Ranger didn't have time to shine

The NASCAR Allstar Showdown at Irwindale was a pretty big step for Andrew Ranger as he had to learn a new car and a new track, both of which he had never driven before. After earning the 26th starting spot out of 40 cars, Andrew had 250 laps to move up to the front of the field. Sadly, Ranger never got a chance to prove that as he was involved in a crash that happened in front of him and his evening was put to an end on lap 31.

Andrew Ranger in the All-Star Showdown

Following the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series title won earlier this year, Andrew Ranger was invited to the Toyota All-Star Showdown held at Irwindale Speedway, California. The race is a 250 laps shootout between the best drivers from NASCAR local divisions, assembling the best drivers from the Busch East and West series plus the Mexico and Canadian series. As the race is ran with Grand National cars, Ranger had to find a car to drive, which was graciously offered by Dick Midgley from Midgley Motorsport, a Busch West racing team based in Canada.

As he's won the Canadian title, Ranger's starting spot in the main event is secured.

Purses for the showdown this year go as high as 400 000$ with 27 000$ up for grab to the race winner.

Qualifications for the race will be held this friday at at 8 pm and the race will be shown on Speed TV saturday night at 10 pm

Ranger wins the championship

Andrew Ranger became this Sunday the first ever NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion with a 6th place finish at Kawartha Speedway. Ranger's championship rival D.J. Kennington blew a motor on lap 98 which opened the door for Ranger to grab the championship. With that achievement, Ranger will be invited to the Toyota All-Star Showdown to be held at Irwindale Speedway on October 19-20. That race pits together the best drivers from NASCAR Development Series in a special showdown format.