Andrew Ranger, called up to the Nationwide Series
Montreal, September 25th, 2008: We knew Andrew Ranger would be busy this autumn, his agenda was full as he completed the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series championship while participating in the last races of the NASCAR Nationwide Series. What was not known, however, was that a difficult choice had to be made ahead of the last race of the Canadian series.
On Saturday, September 27th, required to simultaneously take the start of the Kansas Lottery 300 in the Nationwide Series at 3 PM in Kansas City and the start of the Dodger Dealers of Ontario Ram 250 in the Canadian Tire Series at 7 PM at Peterborough, Andrew was facing a dilemma, having to choose between the conclusion of his championship and the opportunity to get his certification to race on Superspeedways.
In front of such a complex and heart-breaking choice, his sponsors Tide and Wal-Mart encouraged Andrew to favour the Kansas route this weekend. To obtain his Superspeedway certification, Andrew Ranger would be able to get closer to a regular seat in the Nationwide Series by allowing him to race on high speed circuits greater than a mile and a half. “I really did not know what to do. On one hand, I had the chance to finish my season high in the standings in a series and with a team that gave me my first chance in NASCAR and to which I remain faithful. On the other hand, it is the continuation of a dream that started at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. The dream to race in an American NASCAR series and now to obtain my Superspeedway certification. I am really disappointed for my team in the Canadian Tire Series, but it is an opportunity we cannot pass!”
Andrew Ranger will therefore take the start of the Nationwide Series race where he will drive the #22 car of Fitz Motorsport for another new event on a new track.
Meanwhile in Peterborough, Peter Shepherd will be at the wheel of the # 27 Tide / Wal-Mart car, left available by Andrew Ranger. “It will be very special for me to drive the reigning champion’s car. It will also be a fantastic experience and my objective is to bring the car to the front and step on top of the podium.”
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Source: Professional Sports Management
Information: Audrey Choquette: achoquette@prosportsmanagement.ca / 514-926-7674
Well I'm behind both Andrew & Petey and wish both success this weekend! It's been one heck of a year, guys!
It stops now as I can see opinions but it has gone past that and the comments are being deleted as this is a press release not a free for all.
Thanks
well on the plus side of things, those that were going to sunset before it was rained out can now stay at home and watch Andrew Ranger in the Nationwide race. Starts at 3pm and that's what I am going to do today!
Just wondered if anyone had an update on Andrew, I thought he was scheduled to race Memphis last week and Texas this week, but he is not listed in the car. I know Fitz has been sued by Sterling Marlin, Mike Bliss and someone else this year alone over non-payment, hopefully Andrew hasn't been treated unfairly. :-[