TAMPA, FL – May 3, 2007 – Checkers®/Rally's®, the Official Burger and Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR®, is proud to announce that it has signed on to sponsor driver Brianne Cronrath for a second season as part of its continued commitment to promoting diversity in NASCAR. Checkers/Rally's sponsorship agreement with 22-year-old Brianne Cronrath includes primary sponsorship in 18 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series races, as well as the rights to use Cronrath's likeness for promotional purposes.

This relationship signifies Checkers/Rally's dedication to providing a platform for up-and-coming NASCAR drivers to take their career to the next level. "We welcome the opportunity to assist NASCAR in promoting its diversity endeavors," said Jason Wonderly, Sports Marketing Manager at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. "At the same time, we are honored to play a role in furthering Brianne's career as she works her way up the NASCAR circuit. The Checkers/Rally's corporate and franchise communities look forward to cheering Brianne on this year and we wish her the best of luck."

"I am honored to be representing Checkers/Rally's again this year," said Cronrath. "It's an unbelievable opportunity to be aligned with a company that's so driven on growth and diversity. I look forward to eating more burgers and fries at the home of the double drive-thru and putting them in the winner's circle!" Checkers/Rally's has served as the Official Burger and Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR since 2005.

For more information about the company and its NASCAR involvement and sponsorships, visit www.checkers.com. For more information about driver Brianne Cronrath, visit www.briannecronrath.com.

About Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. (www.checkers.com) is the largest double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. The Company develops, owns, operates and franchises quick-service Checkers® and Rally's® double drive-thru restaurants. In recent years, Checkers/Rally's has been awarded several of the industry's most coveted recognitions: Best Drive-Thru in America in the QSR Drive-Thru Study for Rally's; Nation's Restaurant News Hot! Again Award for Checkers' sizzling business performance; and the American Business AwardSM for the Best Executive in America. Checkers/Rally's is the Official Burger and Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR®.