Five National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) rookie drivers, representative
of three pro categories, have been selected as nominees for the 2007
Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award, it was
announced today by officials from the NHRA and Automobile Club of
Southern California.
The nominees for the prestigious award include, in alphabetical order,
Ashley Force (Funny Car), Craig Hankinson (Pro Stock), Barry Henson
(Pro Stock Motorcycle), Justin Humphreys (Pro Stock) and Matt Scranton
(Pro Stock).
The award, which recognizes the top rookie competitor in the NHRA
POWERade Drag Racing Series and offers a $20,000 prize and traditional
trophy to the winner, will be presented during NHRA's annual
championship awards ceremony on Monday, Nov. 5, at the spectacular
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites in downtown Los Angeles.
“For more than 100 years the Automobile Club of Southern California has
represented integrity, commitment and professionalism to our millions
of members. The Road to the Future Award has come to symbolize these
same attributes in the sport of NHRA POWERade Drag Racing,” said Thomas
V. McKernan, president and CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern
California. “To be nominated recognizes not only that a rookie driver
had a noteworthy first season, but also that they demonstrated
exceptional potential for the future. We congratulate all five of the
nominees for this year’s award and look forward to enjoying their
achievements both on and off the race track for many years to come.”