Driver: Nik Romano

Years Racing: 11

Age: 20

Birthday: July 26, 1990

Birthplace: Palo Alto, CA

Hometown: Atherton, CA

Racing Heroes ... and why? Jeff Gordon: His story is similar to what I hope mine to be. Jimmie Johnson: amazing, unrelenting, top contender and does so without being a "jerk".

Hobbies other than racing? Playing bass and tenor saxophone, working on cars and electronics.

Favorite race track? Oval: The Bullring, Las Vegas. Road Course: Laguna Seca.

Racing Career Goals? Pro NASCAR driver.

Relatives who have participated in racing? Uncle Frank - drag racing. Great, great uncle raced boats.

One thing about you, outside of racing, that most people don't know? I am completely awful at NASCAR video games.

Career Highlights

2010 NASCAR Modified Rookie of the Year with two wins.

2009 Ford Focus Midget Champion.

2008 Formula Ford Champion and Rookie of the Year.

Winning 3 races in one weekend in Formula Fords at Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca.

2006 Rookie of the Year in 600 Micro Sprint Cars.

2005 & 2004 Quarter Midget Champion in Heavy 160 class.