Canadian driver Andrew Ranger, who has won the last three races held at the urban track of Trois-Rivières, made a pole out of a leading habit at the famous Grand Prix, on Saturday afternoon.
Ranger, who had overrun his own track record in the series in practice and qualifying, won the pole with a time of 67.661 seconds with an average speed of 81.406 mph in his No. 27 Dodge. Last year's record was 68.291 seconds.
Championship leader Scott Steckly posted a time of 67.917 seconds, also below the previous record and enough to take the second position on today's starting grid, in Trois-Rivieres.
D.J. Kennington qualified in third in front of local driver Louis-Philippe Dumoulin who earned his best qualifying results in career in the series. His brother Jean-François also got himself in the top-10 with the 10th position.
J.R. Fitzpatrick, which many consider to be Ranger's main rival in the streets of Trois-Rivières, will start from 5th on the grid. Kerry Micks, Don Thomson Jr., Robin Buck and Mark Dilley rounded up the top-10.
The sole female driver of the 33-car field, Isabelle Tremblay, qualified in 24th position for this race. Former hockey player Patrice Brisebois will start from 16th.
The GP3R 100 is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m., this Sunday.
Qualifying Results NCTS GP3R:
Pos No Driver Team Time Speed
1 27 Andrew Ranger, Roxton Pond, Que. Dodge 67.661 81.406
2 22 Scott Steckly, Milverton, Ont. Dodge 67.915 81.101
3 17 D.J. Kennington, St. Thomas, Ont. Dodge 68.711 80.162
4 47 L.P. Dumoulin, Trois-Rivieres, Que. Dodge 68.750 80.116
5 84 J.R. Fitzpatrick, Ayr, Ont. Chevrolet 68.760 80.105
6 02 Kerry Micks, Mt. Albert, Ont. Ford 68.807 80.050
7 8 Don Thomson, Jr., Hamilton, Ont. Dodge 69.008 79.817
8 66 Robin Buck, Campbellville, Ont. Dodge 69.057 79.760
9 9 Mark Dilley, Barrie, Ont. Dodge 69.232 79.559
10 04 J.F. Dumoulin, Trois-Rivieres, Que. Dodge 69.265 79.521
11 42 Peter Klutt, Halton Hills, Ont. Chevrolet 69.322 79.455
12 3 Elie Arseneau, Laval, Que. Chevrolet 69.385 79.383
13 23 Jeff Lapcevich, Grimsby, Ont. Dodge 69.482 79.272
14 21 Jason White, Sun Peaks, B.C. Dodge 69.494 79.259
15 60 Ron Beauchamp, Jr., Windsor, Ont. Dodge 70.005 78.680
Etc.
Ranger, who had overrun his own track record in the series in practice and qualifying, won the pole with a time of 67.661 seconds with an average speed of 81.406 mph in his No. 27 Dodge. Last year's record was 68.291 seconds.
Championship leader Scott Steckly posted a time of 67.917 seconds, also below the previous record and enough to take the second position on today's starting grid, in Trois-Rivieres.
D.J. Kennington qualified in third in front of local driver Louis-Philippe Dumoulin who earned his best qualifying results in career in the series. His brother Jean-François also got himself in the top-10 with the 10th position.
J.R. Fitzpatrick, which many consider to be Ranger's main rival in the streets of Trois-Rivières, will start from 5th on the grid. Kerry Micks, Don Thomson Jr., Robin Buck and Mark Dilley rounded up the top-10.
The sole female driver of the 33-car field, Isabelle Tremblay, qualified in 24th position for this race. Former hockey player Patrice Brisebois will start from 16th.
The GP3R 100 is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m., this Sunday.
Qualifying Results NCTS GP3R:
Pos No Driver Team Time Speed
1 27 Andrew Ranger, Roxton Pond, Que. Dodge 67.661 81.406
2 22 Scott Steckly, Milverton, Ont. Dodge 67.915 81.101
3 17 D.J. Kennington, St. Thomas, Ont. Dodge 68.711 80.162
4 47 L.P. Dumoulin, Trois-Rivieres, Que. Dodge 68.750 80.116
5 84 J.R. Fitzpatrick, Ayr, Ont. Chevrolet 68.760 80.105
6 02 Kerry Micks, Mt. Albert, Ont. Ford 68.807 80.050
7 8 Don Thomson, Jr., Hamilton, Ont. Dodge 69.008 79.817
8 66 Robin Buck, Campbellville, Ont. Dodge 69.057 79.760
9 9 Mark Dilley, Barrie, Ont. Dodge 69.232 79.559
10 04 J.F. Dumoulin, Trois-Rivieres, Que. Dodge 69.265 79.521
11 42 Peter Klutt, Halton Hills, Ont. Chevrolet 69.322 79.455
12 3 Elie Arseneau, Laval, Que. Chevrolet 69.385 79.383
13 23 Jeff Lapcevich, Grimsby, Ont. Dodge 69.482 79.272
14 21 Jason White, Sun Peaks, B.C. Dodge 69.494 79.259
15 60 Ron Beauchamp, Jr., Windsor, Ont. Dodge 70.005 78.680
Etc.