CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mike Skinner will replace AJ Allmendinger at Red Bull Racing for this weekend's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the team announced Monday.

Skinner, a former Cup driver who now races full time in the Truck Series, will attempt to qualify the No. 84 Toyota for Sunday's race.

Allmendinger, who was testing Monday at Phoenix International Raceway, was disappointed but understood the decision.

Allmendinger failed to qualify for last week's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, making him 0-for-3 on the season. Teammate Brian Vickers has made all three races in the other Red Bull car.