Things can sure change in a hurry. Case in point: the announcement of Andrew Ranger in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. This move will not only delight his numerous fans but also people like me who’ve been following his career for several years.
The two-time NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion lost his sponsors just a few short weeks before the start of the 2010 season. Today, however, he’s quickly gearing up for a championship that I believe will radiate more than its Canadian equivalent.
That’s right: Ranger will now be racing on American soil in a series that probably does more to raise the attention of NASCAR’s big wigs than any similar competition on Canadian racetracks.
This marks a decisive step towards Ranger’s professional future. Racing in the U.S. at well-known venues, with highly-regarded specialized media following every move on and off the track, will likely wind up helping the young driver more than a third NCTS title ever could.
I don’t want to take anything away from NASCAR’s involvement in Canada, but let’s be honest: you have to go where the spotlight is. Similarly, any young hockey player aspiring to become an NHLer stands a better chance of being drafted if he plays in a Canadian junior league than some obscure Midwest league.
There also seems to be hope in IndyCar where the action hasn’t been too shabby so far this year. Sure, Will Power and Penske are crushing the field, but several other drivers have had their day in the sun, starting with Ryan Hunter-Reay at Long Beach. Teams are now entering the final stretch before the Indianapolis 500, where some of them will have to find ways to stay competitive after good results on road courses.
You know that red/orange triangle sign that people put on the back of farm machinery or any other vehicle that’s generally too slow for regular traffic? Well, some IndyCar drivers are urging series officials to stick one on Milka Duno’s Dallara-Honda.
Like I told you, there is still hope!!
The two-time NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion lost his sponsors just a few short weeks before the start of the 2010 season. Today, however, he’s quickly gearing up for a championship that I believe will radiate more than its Canadian equivalent.
That’s right: Ranger will now be racing on American soil in a series that probably does more to raise the attention of NASCAR’s big wigs than any similar competition on Canadian racetracks.
This marks a decisive step towards Ranger’s professional future. Racing in the U.S. at well-known venues, with highly-regarded specialized media following every move on and off the track, will likely wind up helping the young driver more than a third NCTS title ever could.
I don’t want to take anything away from NASCAR’s involvement in Canada, but let’s be honest: you have to go where the spotlight is. Similarly, any young hockey player aspiring to become an NHLer stands a better chance of being drafted if he plays in a Canadian junior league than some obscure Midwest league.
There also seems to be hope in IndyCar where the action hasn’t been too shabby so far this year. Sure, Will Power and Penske are crushing the field, but several other drivers have had their day in the sun, starting with Ryan Hunter-Reay at Long Beach. Teams are now entering the final stretch before the Indianapolis 500, where some of them will have to find ways to stay competitive after good results on road courses.
You know that red/orange triangle sign that people put on the back of farm machinery or any other vehicle that’s generally too slow for regular traffic? Well, some IndyCar drivers are urging series officials to stick one on Milka Duno’s Dallara-Honda.
Like I told you, there is still hope!!