Mirabel, Quebec - Andrew Ranger collected his third win of the season, on Saturday, as Paillé Course//Racing was at Circuit ICAR in Mirabel, QC, in the NASCAR Canada series. Marc-Antoine Camirand also had a strong outing, earning a third-place finish.

 

Andrew Ranger was hoping to be back strong at Circuit ICAR, where he had won four times in the past, and knew that his GM Paillé/Chevrolet Canada n° 27 Camaro could be very fast. Second in practice, just 0.009 second behind the leader, he posted the fastest time in qualifying, setting a new track record and earning his first pole position of the season.

 

“My team Innovation Auto Sport prepared a very fast car, and we were aiming at the victory here,” told Ranger. Right at the start of the race, he set a quick pace, but conceded the lead after 6 laps.

 

“I have been able to take the lead back with about 12 laps to go and I pushed to keep the lead during those last laps. We are very happy with this third win of the season. It has been a very good day for my team Innovation Auto Sport and Paillé Course//Racing. It has been an almost perfect day with the pole and the win. It feels very good to be back in victory lane after a disappointing end of the race at GP3R,” concluded Ranger.

 

Marc-Antoine Camirand also scored a strong podium finish, earning the third place in the Evirum 100.

 

“During practice session and qualifying, I struggled a bit to find speed in my GM Paillé/Chevrolet Canada n°96 Camaro, but my team Camirand Performance worked hard throughout the day,” Camirand mentioned.

 

Sixth in practice and fifth in qualifying, Camirand was hoping that he could have a car to battle for the win in the 43-lap race. “At the beginning of the race, I quickly climbed to fourth spot, and for most of the race, the top-four set up a very fast pace. I was saving my car and I knew that I could be very strong at the end,” stated Camirand.

 

After the last restart with 12 laps to go, he took the third spot and started putting pressure on the leaders.

 

“We had a very fast pace at the end. I could have taken a few more laps, because I believe that my car was better on the long run. We are still very happy with this third place. We score good championship points, and we are heading to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park with good momentum,” concluded Camirand.

 

With three races left in the season, Camirand leads the NASCAR Canada series’ drivers’ standings, with 23 points over Ranger.

 

Paillé Course//Racing, with drivers Andrew Ranger and Marc-Antoine Camirand, will be back on track next weekend, on the fast road course of the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, near Bowmanville, ON.

 

DJ Kennington, driver of the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge, showcased his grit and resilience at Circuit ICAR in Mirabel, Quebec this past Saturday, despite facing significant challenges throughout the race.

 

The race weekend began with the #17 team making adjustments and searching for speed during the practice session. After qualifying in 14th position, Kennington knew he would have to fight his way through the field to secure a strong finish.

 

As the race got underway, Kennington wasted no time, skillfully navigating through traffic to break into the top ten early in the 100km event. However, just as the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge was finding its rhythm, an unexpected mechanical issue with the motor emerged, hampering Kennington's performance. Despite this setback, the veteran driver battled through the mechanical difficulties to bring his car home in 11th place.

 

While the result is not what the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge driver hoped for, he maintains fifth spot in the overall championships standings, just a single point behind fourth position.

 

DJ Kennington Quotes:   "The Castrol Dodge really came alive in the early part of the race, and we got into the top ten pretty quickly. It wasn’t long after I could feel the straightaway speed wasn’t there. We had a quick look and think it’s a broken rocker so definitely down on power. Great effort by the team again this week, we’ll be back strong next weekend." 

 

DJ Kennington and the Castrol Edge Dodge team are back in action at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday September 1st.

 

 

The Evirum 100 from Circuit ICAR will be broadcast on TSN, and on RDS2. Dates and times, TBD. All races are streamed live on TSN+ and through FloRacing in the United States.

 

Race fans can follow DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team on their official social media platforms:

 

Twitter            www.twitter.com/@djkracing>

Instagram      www.instagram.com/djkracing

Website          www.djkracing.ca

Mirabel, Quebec - Alexandre Tagliani, at the helm of the #80 Chevrolet St-Hubert / BFL Canada / 440 Laval Chevrolet / Qwick Wick / Arobas / La Petite Bretonne, showcased an impressive performance during the Evirum 100 at Complexe ICAR. Starting from 23rd position, he fought his way to a 6th place finish. Despite his team’s tremendous efforts to overcome persistent brake issues, Tagliani's aspirations for a victory remained just out of reach.

 

The day was marked by technical difficulties from the get go, with challenges emerging during the early morning practice session. “First and foremost, I have to thank the team for their hard work this weekend,” Tagliani said. “It certainly wasn’t the weekend we anticipated. They worked tirelessly. From the first practice, we knew we were facing brake problems.”

 

Despite Theetge Motorsport’s relentless efforts to address the brake issues, the problem persisted, hampering the car’s overall performance. “We managed to improve the situation by about 70%,” Tagliani explained. “Starting near the back and finishing 6th was a testament to the team's effort. But it was bittersweet because we knew the car was capable of more.”

 

The 43-lap race was also filled with dramatic restarts and strategic overtakes. Tagliani had to navigate carefully, particularly given the fragile state of his brakes, which significantly influenced his race strategy. “I had to be extremely cautious. Then there was some rough racing ahead during a restart. I got squeezed into a corner with no room to maneuver, which led to contact with another car. We lost ground, and the suspension was damaged in the incident, which affected our speed towards the end.”

 

Despite the setbacks, Tagliani and his team remain determined. “We’re going to regroup, prepare, and hope for better results at Mosport.”

 

Next Sunday’s race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park presents a new opportunity for the team to demonstrate their resilience and aim for an improved performance.

 

Raleigh, North Carolina – Treyten Lapcevich delivered a standout performance at the Puryear125 CARS Tour race on Saturday night at Wake County Speedway, securing a second-place finish despite facing significant challenges. Driving the #77 Evirum/BKFC Lapcevich showcased remarkable resilience, recovering from a flat tire early in the race to come close to victory.

 

Victory was at reach once again for the Chad Bryant Racing driver, Treyten’s journey to the front of the pack was marked by a flat tire within the first 25 laps and a broken sway bar, yet Lapcevich pushed through these setbacks to remain in contention. He battled fiercely with Lander Lewis and ‘Butterbean’ Queen for the top positions, finishing

just shy of the winner.

 

This impressive performance followed an eventful week for Lapcevich, who was reinstated as the North Wilkesboro Speedway winner following an appeal hearing on Tuesday afternoon.

 

“I’m proud of our performance,” said Lapcevich. “We had a strong car, and I know we could have won the race.

 

Given the flat tire and the sway bar issue, I’m pleased with second place. It’s a testament to how we can overcome adversity as a team and are moving forward.”

 

Despite the challenges faced, Lapcevich’s second-place finish at the Puryear125 underscores his skill and determination. “Finishing second after such a difficult race and after an emotionally difficult week is a significant achievement for our team,” he added. “We showed resilience and strength, and I’m excited for the upcoming races.”

 

The next zMAX CARS Tour race is set for August 30th at Florence Motor Speedway in Florence, South Carolina. Fans can catch all the zMAX CARS Tour action live on FloRacing.

 

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