Franchitti earns ESPY nod

Reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti is one of five champion racers nominated for best driver at the 2010 ESPY Awards.

The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner is joined by NASCAR champions Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch and Ron Hornaday and NHRA top fuel champion Tony Schumacher in the category which will be awarded July 14 in Los Angeles.

The ESPYS will be hosted by Seth Meyers of "Saturday Night Live" and televised live (9 p.m. ET, ESPN). Voting for the award is underway at ESPN.com.