Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: In 1997 , he filled in for Ricky Craven at Hendrick Motorsports at Texas and for his brother Geoff at Charlotte Motor Speedway , before he won the pole at Watkins Glen for Cicci-Welliver in a one-race deal .
Simplified: In 1997 , he drove for Ricky Craven while he was away for Hendrick Motorsports at Texas . He also drove for his brother Geoff Bodine at Charlotte Motor Speedway .