Skinner & Benson to drive #27 Cup car for BDR:

Bill Davis Racing (BDR) has announced that it will tap into its pool of veteran Cup Series drivers to pilot the #27 Toyota Camry during the next several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Truck Series standouts Mike Skinner and Johnny Benson are both expected to step behind the wheel of BDR’s #27 entry. Bill Davis Racing will continue to support Jacques Villeneuve in his pursuit of a successful career in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. “We know that Jacques has the talent and the desire to be in NASCAR, and are diligently working on a long term relationship with him,” commented team owner Bill Davis. 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series runner up Mike Skinner will drive the #27 Toyota Camry next weekend at California Speedway in Fontana, California.(Bill Davis Racing PR)(2-16-2008)