Sure, Micks has had his moments, I don't recall him throwing a water bottle at anybody being interviewed on tv  in victory lane tho. I wish Ranger well in the US, he is talented no doubt. I , and others , just don't have much respect for him is all.

No offense Randy but I don't think Mr Ranger has alot of fans on this board. I lost all respect for him after his tantrum with Kerry Micks in Quebec a couple of years ago . Most of the people I have talked with share that opinion.

A brief story, I was up in the spotters stand with Susan Micks,  Andrew and Kerry were starting next to one another this particular day last year. She told me that Kerry preferred to run with Andrew because he knew what to expect from him, now I would say that's respect amongst drivers. She went on to tell me a little story how Kerry had some fun with Andrew a few races prior, banging on his bumper.

I agree with DWfan that this has to have a positive effect on our Series, and I think it's already shown what the brand NASCAR is doing for our sport up here. I was at the banquet in Concord last fall and the NCATS Championship team was front row and center. And for Andrew to be invited to Toyota Speedway in Irwindale was huge!

And I think that this is just awesome, that Andrew picked up this ride on his own merit and hopefully he'll pave the way for many more young Canadian drivers to make it into the upper series in NASCAR.

Like him or hate him Duken, I think we all have to agree, this kid's got what it takes to make it, he's the real deal, and I'll tell you, I was a proud Canadian that day last Aug when Andrew finished 3'rd in the Nationwide race battling with the likes of Carl Edwards, Marcos Ambrose & Kyle Busch all afternoon.

I've had the opportunity to see Andrew both in and out of the car, I've seen his sincere compassion with the sick kids on the Victory Lap Tour and I've seen his fierce competitive spirit when strapped in a race car and I for one have nothing but the greatest of respect for him because of this.