The NASCAR Nationwide Series will be well-represented at the ESPYs, ESPN’s 18th annual awards show where winners in various categories are voted upon by fans. Reigning series champion and this year’s wins leader, with six Kyle Busch (#18 NOS Toyota) has been nominated in the “Best Driver” category. Danica Patrick, who has competed in four NASCAR Nationwide Series races for JR Motorsports this year and will drive in 10 more before the season is over, will serve as a presenter for the second consecutive year. In addition to Busch’s nomination, four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has been nominated in the “Best Male Athlete” category, while Johnson, and four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr. join Busch as nominees in the “Best Driver” category. The ESPYs will be televised from the Nokia Theater at L.A. LIVE on ESPN on Wednesday, July 14 beginning at 9 p.m. ET.(NASCAR PR)(6-29-2010)
