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NHRA Professional Racer and team owner Steve Johnson visited with Waubonsee Community College automotive students and presented five students with the "Be a Technician" (Bat-man) national scholarship.

NHRA Professional Racer Steve Johnson Empowers Waubonsee Students with National “Be A Technician” Scholarships

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On May 13, 2026, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Professional Racer and team owner Steve Johnson traveled to Waubonsee Community College to present his 2026 Be A Technician (BAT-man) Scholarships to students enrolled in Waubonsee’s Automotive Service Technology Program. The BAT-man Scholarship is a national program made possible by the support of partners like Peak Automotive, Snap-on Tools, Wings and Warriors and ASE Education Foundation, who understand the value of using motorsports to promote skilled trades. Waubonsee students were selected out of 25 colleges across the United States.