Ranger lands Nationwide ride with Fitz Motorsports
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Monday, August 18, 2008
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Reigning NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion Andrew Ranger will drive in seven of the remaining 10 Nationwide Series races for Fitz Motorsports.
Ranger, who made his series debut for the team at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal earlier this month, will return to the No. 22 Dodge for this weekend’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The 21-year-old Ranger will also drive in races at Richmond, Charlotte, Memphis, Texas and Phoenix and Homestead.
“I am really happy and honored that Fitz Motorsports has chosen me as their driver for these races,” Ranger said in a news release. “To run in the Nationwide Series is a new challenge for me and also an excellent path for my career as a NASCAR driver.
“I am more than ready to take this on, and I will give it everything I’ve got to position myself as a contender in this series.”
Ranger will finish the season in the Canadian Tire Series, where he will attempt to win consecutive championships. He is fourth in the points standings, 134 points out of first place.
One of his two victories on the series this year came in Montreal.
“I really loved his perseverance in Montreal,” Fitz Motorsports owner Armando Fitz said. “This promising driver is not afraid to mix it up. His profile is also exactly the image we want our team and sponsors to portray.”
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3 responses to "Ranger lands Nationwide ride with Fitz Motorsports"
Chazzo Ozzahc said:
Aug 18, 2008 at 1:28 PMWHO ?
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Aug 18, 2008 at 1:40 PMHell Yeah
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Aug 18, 2008 at 6:37 PMI've watched this kid a few times. He races pretty hard and isn't afraid to mix it up. Lots of talent.
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