Andrew Ranger
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Andrew Ranger is a Canadian racing driver driving in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
in the #27 Ford Fusion for Jacombs racing and the #35 Waste Management
Chevy in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
The 2002 Canadian Formula A Karting Champion and 2003 North American Fran Am 2000 Pro Champion raced in the Toyota Atlantic series in 2004, scoring six podiums (top 3 finishes) and winning rookie of the year.
Ranger made his debut in the Champ Car World Series in 2005 and became the youngest driver in the series' history to finish on the podium. (2nd place, Monterrey, Mexico.) After a few solid finishes at the beginning of the season, Ranger's year went downhill as he mostly struggled in the second half of the season, but held on to 10th in the points championship.
In 2006
, he remained with the Mi-Jack Conquest Racing
team, finishing 10th in the standings with a best finish of 5th at the 2006 Lexmark Indy 300
.
in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
. He won the second race in the series at Mosport International Raceway, and the season points championship. He has also won at Montreal
and Trois-Rivières
during 2008. He has four poles to go along with his wins at, Mosport Int’l Raceway, Edmonton (2007); Edmonton (2008).
In 2009, he was the class of the field for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series winning the Dickies 200 at Mosport International Raceway, the A&W 300 at SunValley Speedway
(his first ever oval), The Rexal Edmonton Indy, Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Mosport International Raceway, the GP3R 300 at Circuit Trois-Rivières
and the Komatsu 300 At Riverside Speedway. On top of all of this he has 2 poles and many podium finishes. Ranger ended up winning the title by 167 points for his 2nd Championship in 3 years.
He drove for Fitz Motorsports at the August 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal and he also drove for the team in four of the remaining 10 races of the 2008 with a best finish of 19th at Bristol Motor Speedway
. In 2009, he drove the number 11 Tide
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to a 3rd place finish after leading many laps in the 2009 Napa Auto Parts 200
at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
. For 2010 he will drive for the #27 Baker-Curb Racing Nationwide team with sponsorship from Dodge
including Montreal
.
For 2010, he will not run for the Canadian Tire series title but will only run part time as he tries to expand on his career. He ran some races for the #35 Waste Management
Chevy in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West series. He won the race at Infineon Raceway
in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West on June 20. He picked up the win from pole in Lime Rock Park
in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East series. On July 17, he won from the pole at the Toronto
Indy Jumpstart 100 being the first driver to win all 3 NASCAR regional touring series in one year. His 3rd win of the year was at Trios-Rivers and at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
where he bumped Jason Bowles from the last turn for the win both times from the pole.
Ranger is racing in the K&N Pro Series and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series again this season. On May 22, 2011, Andrew won the ARCA race on the road course at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey. On June 25, 2011, Andrew competed the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Road America
finishing sixth. Ranger made his Sprint Cup Series debut at Watkins Glen finishing 35th for FAS Lane Racing
.
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series , commonly abbreviated as NCATS, is a national NASCAR racing series in Canada that is based from the old CASCAR Super Series which was founded in 1981.-History:...
in the #27 Ford Fusion for Jacombs racing and the #35 Waste Management
Waste management
Waste management is the collection, transport, processing or disposal,managing and monitoring of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and the process is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, the environment or aesthetics...
Chevy in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
The 2002 Canadian Formula A Karting Champion and 2003 North American Fran Am 2000 Pro Champion raced in the Toyota Atlantic series in 2004, scoring six podiums (top 3 finishes) and winning rookie of the year.
Ranger made his debut in the Champ Car World Series in 2005 and became the youngest driver in the series' history to finish on the podium. (2nd place, Monterrey, Mexico.) After a few solid finishes at the beginning of the season, Ranger's year went downhill as he mostly struggled in the second half of the season, but held on to 10th in the points championship.
In 2006
2006 Champ Car World Series Season
The 2006 Champ Car season was the third and penultimate season of the Champ Car World Series era of American open wheel racing. It began on April 9, 2006 in Long Beach, California and ended on November 12 in Mexico City, Mexico after 14 races. The Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series...
, he remained with the Mi-Jack Conquest Racing
Mi-Jack Conquest Racing
Conquest Racing is an auto racing team that competes in the IndyCar Series and the Atlantic Championship. Formerly it competed in the Champ Car World Series. It is owned by former series competitor Eric Bachelart...
team, finishing 10th in the standings with a best finish of 5th at the 2006 Lexmark Indy 300
2006 Lexmark Indy 300
The 2006 Lexmark Indy 300 was the thirteenth and penultimate round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on 21 October 2006 on the streets of Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia...
.
NASCAR career
With no sponsorship and Champ Car going under, Andrew Ranger changed to stock car racingStock car racing
Stock car racing is a form of automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, Brazil and Argentina. Traditionally, races are run on oval tracks measuring approximately in length...
in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series , commonly abbreviated as NCATS, is a national NASCAR racing series in Canada that is based from the old CASCAR Super Series which was founded in 1981.-History:...
. He won the second race in the series at Mosport International Raceway, and the season points championship. He has also won at Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
and Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières means three rivers in French and may refer to:in Canada*Trois-Rivières, the largest city in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada*Circuit Trois-Rivières, a racetrack in Trois-Rivières, Quebec...
during 2008. He has four poles to go along with his wins at, Mosport Int’l Raceway, Edmonton (2007); Edmonton (2008).
In 2009, he was the class of the field for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series winning the Dickies 200 at Mosport International Raceway, the A&W 300 at SunValley Speedway
SunValley Speedway
Motoplex Speedway, formerly known as SunValley Speedway, is a paved tri-oval auto racing facility located in Spallumcheen, just north of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. The facility features an 9,200-seat ½ mile NASCAR-sanctioned tri-oval arguably the best track in the Pacific North West...
(his first ever oval), The Rexal Edmonton Indy, Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Mosport International Raceway, the GP3R 300 at Circuit Trois-Rivières
Circuit Trois-Rivières
The Circuit Trois-Rivières is a street circuit located in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. The circuit has hosted American Le Mans Series, Grand-Am Rolex Series, Trans-Am series and Formula Atlantic races in the past...
and the Komatsu 300 At Riverside Speedway. On top of all of this he has 2 poles and many podium finishes. Ranger ended up winning the title by 167 points for his 2nd Championship in 3 years.
He drove for Fitz Motorsports at the August 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal and he also drove for the team in four of the remaining 10 races of the 2008 with a best finish of 19th at Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway is a NASCAR short track venue located in Bristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961...
. In 2009, he drove the number 11 Tide
Tide
Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun and the rotation of the Earth....
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Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a series of mid-size automobiles manufactured by Toyota since 1982, and sold in the majority of automotive markets throughout the world...
to a 3rd place finish after leading many laps in the 2009 Napa Auto Parts 200
NAPA Auto Parts 200
The NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge is a NASCAR Nationwide Series race that takes place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada since 2007. It takes place in August, replacing the Champ Car World Series and Atlantic Championship Grand Prix of Montreal...
at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a motor racing circuit, venue for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series....
. For 2010 he will drive for the #27 Baker-Curb Racing Nationwide team with sponsorship from Dodge
Dodge
Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
including Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
.
For 2010, he will not run for the Canadian Tire series title but will only run part time as he tries to expand on his career. He ran some races for the #35 Waste Management
Waste management
Waste management is the collection, transport, processing or disposal,managing and monitoring of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and the process is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, the environment or aesthetics...
Chevy in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West series. He won the race at Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway, formerly Sears Point Raceway, is a road course and drag strip located on the landform known as Sears Point in the southern Sonoma Mountains near Sonoma, California, USA. The course is a complex series of twists and turns that go up and down the hills...
in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West on June 20. He picked up the win from pole in Lime Rock Park
Lime Rock Park
Lime Rock Park is a natural-terrain motorsport road racing venue located in Lime Rock, Connecticut, United States, a hamlet in the village of Lakeville, Connecticut, in the state’s northwest corner...
in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East series. On July 17, he won from the pole at the Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
Indy Jumpstart 100 being the first driver to win all 3 NASCAR regional touring series in one year. His 3rd win of the year was at Trios-Rivers and at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a motor racing circuit, venue for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series....
where he bumped Jason Bowles from the last turn for the win both times from the pole.
Ranger is racing in the K&N Pro Series and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series again this season. On May 22, 2011, Andrew won the ARCA race on the road course at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey. On June 25, 2011, Andrew competed the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Road America
Road America
Road America is a road course located near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin on Wisconsin Highway 67. It has hosted races since the 1950s and currently hosts races in the NASCAR Nationwide Series , American Le Mans , SCCA Speed World Challenge Series, ASRA, and AMA Superbike series.- Current track and...
finishing sixth. Ranger made his Sprint Cup Series debut at Watkins Glen finishing 35th for FAS Lane Racing
FAS Lane Racing
FAS Lane Racing is a NASCAR team owned by long-time crew chief Frank Stoddard. It currently fields the #32 U.S. Chrome Ford Fusion for Terry Labonte, Mike Skinner, Ken Schrader, Mike Bliss, and Patrick Carpentier in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.-History:...
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American open–wheel racing results
(key)Atlantic Championship
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sierra Sierra Racing |  LBH 2 |
 MTY Tecate/Telmex Grand Prix of Monterrey The Tecate/Telmex Grand Prix of Monterrey was a round of the Champ Car World Series held on a street circuit at Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico. It was first held in 2001, and it was held for the last time in 2006.-Results:-External links:*... Ret |
MIL 3 |
POR1 Grand Prix of Portland The Grand Prix of Portland was a Champ Car World Series race held at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon. The race has not been highly considered as an addition to the Indy Car Series, but is a likely candidate should the league desire a Pacific Northwest venue.For nearly its entire... 3 |
POR2 Grand Prix of Portland The Grand Prix of Portland was a Champ Car World Series race held at Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon. The race has not been highly considered as an addition to the Indy Car Series, but is a likely candidate should the league desire a Pacific Northwest venue.For nearly its entire... 4 |
CLE Grand Prix of Cleveland The Grand Prix of Cleveland was an open wheel automobile racing event in the Champ Car World Series, held annually at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. The 2006 race, held on June 25, marked the 25th anniversary of the event... 12 |
 TOR Honda Indy Toronto The Honda Indy Toronto is an annual IndyCar Series race, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Originally known as the Molson Indy Toronto, it was a Champ Car World Series race held annually from 1986 to 2007... 2 |
VAN Molson Indy Vancouver Molson Indy Vancouver was an annual Champ Car race held in a street circuit near B.C. Place and running past Science World in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada held in July or August from 1990 to 2004.... 7 |
ROA Champ Car Grand Prix of Road America The Champ Car Grand Prix of Road America was an open wheel car race held on the Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. It was a round of the Champ Car World Series for most of Champ Car's existence, the first race being held in 1982... 3 |
DEN Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver The Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver is a former Champ Car race held on a street circuit in Denver, Colorado. A Champ Car race was first held in Denver at Centennial Park dirt oval in 1951 and 1952 under AAA sanctioning. 38 years later Champ Cars returned to Denver with a downtown... 4 |
MTL Grand Prix of Montreal The Grand Prix of Montreal was an annual auto race in Montreal, Quebec on the Champ Car World Series circuit.-History:Originally known as the Molson Indy Montreal, it was first held at Sanair Super Speedway, an oval track, from 1984 through 1986... 5 |
LS Monterey Grand Prix The Monterey Grand Prix was an auto race held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The race was first held as a USAC Road Racing Championship event, following the success of the SCCA's Pebble Beach Road Races. After USAC's road racing series disbanded in 1962, the race became a non-championship race for... 3 |
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Champ Car
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Conquest Racing | LBH 2005 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach The 2005 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach was the first round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on April 10, 2005 on the streets of Long Beach, California... 17 |
MTY 2005 Tecate/Telmex Grand Prix of Monterrey The 2005 Tecate/Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix was the second round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on May 22, 2005 on the streets of Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico. Sébastien Bourdais was the polesitter and the race winner was Bruno... 2 |
MIL 2005 Time Warner Cable Road Runner 225 The 2005 Time Warner Cable Road Runner 225 was the third round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on June 4, 2005 at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wisconsin. Jimmy Vasser was the pole sitter while Paul Tracy won the race... 16 |
POR 2005 G.I. Joe's Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland The 2005 G.I. Joe's Presents the Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland was the fourth round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on June 19, 2005 at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon. The pole sitter was Justin Wilson and the race... 7 |
CLE 2005 Grand Prix of Cleveland The 2005 Champ Car Grand Prix of Cleveland was the fifth round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on June 26, 2005 at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. Due to the controversy at the 2005 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, any... 8 |
TOR 2005 Molson Indy Toronto The 2005 Molson Indy Toronto was the sixth round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on July 10, 2005 on the streets of Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Sébastien Bourdais was the pole sitter and Justin Wilson won the race... 11 |
EDM 2005 West Edmonton Mall Grand Prix of Edmonton The 2005 West Edmonton Mall Grand Prix of Edmonton was the seventh round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on July 17, 2005 at Finning International Speedway, a temporary course laid out at Edmonton City Centre Airport in Edmonton, Alberta,... 18 |
SJO 2005 Taylor Woodrow Grand Prix of San Jose The 2005 Taylor Woodrow Grand Prix of San Jose was the eighth round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on July 31, 2005 on the streets of San Jose, California. Sébastien Bourdais swept both the pole and the race win... 16 |
DEN 2005 Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver The 2005 Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver was the ninth round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on August 14, 2005 on the streets of Denver, Colorado near the Pepsi Center... 10 |
MTL 2005 Molson Indy Montreal The 2005 Molson Indy Montreal was the tenth round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on August 28, 2005 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Sébastien Bourdais was the polesitter and Oriol Servià won the race... 11 |
LVG 2005 Hurricane Relief 400 The 2005 Hurricane Relief 400 was the eleventh round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on September 24, 2005 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sébastien Bourdais swept the pole and the race victory... 14 |
 SRF 2005 Lexmark Indy 300 The 2005 Lexmark Indy 300 was the twelfth and penultimate round of the 2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on 22 October 2005 on the Streets of Surfers Paradise, Australia. Sébastien Bourdais won the race and also clinched his second consecutive Champ... 10 |
MXC 2005 Gran Premio Telmex/Tecate The 2005 Gran Premio Telmex/Tecate was the thirteenth and final round of the2005 Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford season, held on November 6, 2005 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico... 9 |
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| 2006 | Conquest Racing | LBH 2006 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach The 2006 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach was the first round of the 2006 Champ Car season, held on April 9, 2006 on the streets of Long Beach, California... 6 |
HOU 2006 Grand Prix of Houston The 2006 Grand Prix of Houston was the second round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on May 13, 2006 on the streets around Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.-Qualifying results:-Race:-Caution flags:-Notes:... 6 |
MTY 2006 Tecate Grand Prix of Monterrey The 2006 Tecate Grand Prix of Monterrey was the third round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on May 29, 2006 on the Fundidora Park street circuit in Monterrey, Mexico.-Qualifying results:-Race:-Notes:... 7 |
MIL 2006 Time Warner Cable Road Runner 225 The 2006 Time Warner Cable Road Runner 225 was the fourth round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on June 4, 2006 on the Milwaukee Mile oval in West Allis, Wisconsin. It was the final CART/Champ Car event to take place on an oval.... 7 |
POR 2006 Grand Prix of Portland The 2006 Grand Prix of Portland was the fifth round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on June 18, 2006 on Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon.-Qualifying results:-Race:-Notes:... 9 |
CLE 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland The 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland was the sixth round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on June 25, 2006 on Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. It was the 25th anniversary edition of the event.-Qualifying results:-Race:... 11 |
TOR 2006 Molson Grand Prix of Toronto The 2006 Molson Grand Prix of Toronto was the seventh round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on July 9, 2006 on the streets of Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-Qualifying results:-Race:-Caution flags:-Notes:... 10 |
EDM 2006 West Edmonton Mall Grand Prix of Edmonton The 2006 West Edmonton Mall Grand Prix of Edmonton was the eighth round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on July 23, 2006 at JAGFlo Speedway, a temporary track laid out at City Centre Airport in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.-Qualifying results:... 7 |
SJO 2006 Canary Foundation Grand Prix of San Jose The 2006 Canary Foundation Grand Prix of San Jose was the ninth round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on July 30, 2006 on the streets of San Jose, California... Ret |
DEN 2006 Grand Prix of Denver The 2006 Grand Prix of Denver was the tenth round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on August 13, 2006 on the streets of Denver, Colorado.-Qualifying results:-Race:... Ret |
MTL 2006 Champ Car Grand Prix de Montreal The 2006 Champ Car Grand Prix de Montreal was the eleventh round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on August 27 & August 28, 2006 on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.... Ret |
ROA 2006 Grand Prix of Road America The 2006 Grand Prix of Road America was the twelfth round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on September 24, 2006 at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The event is most remembered for a horrific crash involving Katherine Legge that resulted a 42-minute red flag.-Qualifying... 8 |
SRF 2006 Lexmark Indy 300 The 2006 Lexmark Indy 300 was the thirteenth and penultimate round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on 21 October 2006 on the streets of Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia... 5 |
MXC 2006 Gran Premio Telmex The 2006 Gran Premio Telmex was the fourteenth and final round of the 2006 Champ Car World Series season, held on November 12, 2006 on the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, Mexico.-Qualifying results:-Race:-Caution flags:-Notes:... 8 |
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