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SCCA Enterprises creates rookie of the year award

SCCA Enterprises Inc., which designed and produces the Spec Race Ford and Formula Enterprises cars, on Thursday unveiled the creation of the SCCA Enterprises rookie of the year award for both ranks.

The SRF is an enclosed-wheel, open-cockpit race car powered by a 1.9-liter Ford engine. The FE car is a open-wheel car with a 2.3-liter Mazda engine. The company has supplied more than 1,000 cars over the past 20 years, and its SRF and FE classes have launched the careers of numerous racers, according to SCCA Enterprises.

With that in mind, the company will present its new rookie of the year award to one driver in each class starting in 2011.

"We feel it is time to honor the top new racer in our esteemed ranks," said Erik Skirmants, president and CEO of SCCA Enterprises. "I look forward to presenting the award to a talented racer, both in and out of the driver's seat."

The Colorado-based company will take into account on-track results and success, off-track character and the racer's ability to be an ambassador for SCCA Enterprises. Racers in the SCCA National, Regional or Pro competitions are eligible. The company will get input from SRF and FE customer-service representatives, the media and racers.

The rookie of the year award will be presented at the end of the 2011 season.

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Given SCCA Enterprises has sold more than 1000 cars over the pat 20 years, it should come as no surprise that the Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes have helped launch the career (both amateur and pro) of hundreds of racers. With that in mind, the Colorado-based organization has decided to start honoring those who are just beginning to make their mark in motorsports. Beginning in 2011, SCCA Enterprises will present a Rookie of the Year award to one driver from the SRF and FE ranks.  While on-track results and success will be a major factor, off-track character and the ability of the racer to be a great ambassador for SCCA Enterprises in the future will also be taken into consideration. Open to Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises racers in SCCA National, Regional or pro competition, SCCA Enterprises will announce the winner of the annual Rookie of the Year award following input from the Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises Customer Service Representatives, the media, and racers.  Over the years, both the Spec Racer Ford and Formula Enterprises classes have featured a vast array of talented drivers battling for race wins and championship titles. Among those who have made mark in Spec Racer are seven-time SCCA National Champion and five-time pro champion Warren Stillwell, seven-time National Champion (Spec Racer & Shelby Can-Am) and two-time pro champion Mike Davies, four-time National Champion Mike Miserendino, two-time National Champion and pro champion Scott Lagasse, two-time National Champion Richard Spicer, National Champion and pro champion Keith Scharf, pro champions James Goughary Jr., John Strickler, Jack Willes, and Scott Rettich, and National Champions John Black, Joe Colassaco, and Brian Schofield. In the FE ranks drivers of note include two-time pro champion Jeremy Treadway, pro champions Elivan Gouliart, and Sean Rayhall, and National Champions Mark Eaton, Nick Evans and Scott Rettich.

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