Category: Featured Other Series

For the third consecutive year in a row, Andrew Ranger would celebrate in Circuit ICAR victory lane after making the pass on Alex Guenette with nine laps to go on the 2.113-mile, 14-turn road course on the grounds of Montreal-Mirabel International Airport. It marks Ranger’s 18th NASCAR Canadian Tire Series career victory and his first of the 2014 season.

After taking a couple seasons off to race other divisions, Ranger has returned to the Canadian Tire Series full-time in 2014 as a teammate to two-time series champion D.J. Kennington. Scoring a pair of championships in the past, Ranger hasn’t gotten off to the start that he would’ve hoped this year as he was sitting fifth in points coming into this weekend. Certainly heading into the front stretch, this could be a moral boost for the entire DJK Racing team.

2013 Rookie of the Year Guenette finished second for his first top-five of the year, followed by L.P. Dumoulin, Alex Labbe and Alex Tagliani. Tagliani had to start the race at the tail of the field after having to make an engine change following qualifying yesterday.

J.R. Fitzpatrick would finish sixth, followed by Scott Steckly, Gary Klutt, Jason Hathaway and Peter Klutt. Noel Dowler finished 11th, followed by D.J. Kennington, Anthony Simone, J.F. Dumoulin, Simon Dion-Viens, Derek White, Ray Courtemanche Jr. and Matthew Scannell as 18 drivers finished on the lead lap.

Kerry Micks qualified the No. 02 Johnsonville Dodge yesterday, however would not drive it today due to feeling ill. Mark Dilley who is scheduled to run the oval events in the No. 02 this year would drive the car, finishing 19th.

After scoring a solid top-10 finish a couple weeks ago, Hugo Vannini finished 23rd after finding his way off the track. Jeff Lapcevich also suffered the same fate, spending the majority of the race as a spectator with his No. 76 Tim Hortons Dodge stranded in turn two.

Joey McColm and Jason White both entered this year with high hopes but haven’t had any good luck. The trend continued on Sunday as McColm suffered mechanical issues while White was involved in an incident on the initial start of the race with Luc Lesage.

Fans can watch the Jiffy Lube 100  on TSN on Sunday, July 13 at 11 a.m. The race for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series is this coming Friday July 111th with the inaugural Alberta Has Energy 300 at Edmonton International Raceway in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

 

Fin	Str	Car	Driver	Team	Laps	Points	B/Points	Status
1	1	27	Andrew Ranger	Mopar Dodge	30	48	5	Running
2	3	39	Alex Guenette	Motos Illimitées Dodge	30	43	1	Running
3	4	47	L.P. Dumoulin	WeatherTech Canada/Bellemare Dodge	30	41		Running
4	5	36	Alex Labbe *	VR Victoriaville Dodge	30	40		Running
5	8	18	Alex Tagliani	EpiPen/Dicom Express Dodge	30	39		Running
6	12	84	J.R. Fitzpatrick	Equipment Express Chevrolet	30	38		Running
7	11	22	Scott Steckly	Canadian Tire/Sylvania Dodge	30	37		Running
8	9	59	Gary Klutt *	CTL Financing/Legendary Motorcar Chevrolet	30	36		Running
9	10	3	Jason Hathaway	Rockstar Energy Drink/Fast Eddie Chevrolet	30	35		Running
10	15	42	Peter Klutt	Legendary Motorcar Chevrolet	30	34		Running
11	18	5	Noel Dowler	EMCO/Empire Mechanical Dodge	30	33		Running
12	13	17	D.J. Kennington	Castrol Edge/Mahindra Tractors Dodge	30	32		Running
13	20	95	Anthony Simone	Innovative Plumbing & Mechanical Dodge	30	31		Running
14	14	4	J.F. Dumoulin	Bernier Crepeau Chrysler/Bellemare Dodge	30	30		Running
15	22	37	Simon Dion-Viens *	Bestbuy Pièces d’auto/Zone Garage Dodge	30	29		Running
16	28	88	Derek White	99 Resto Bar Chevrolet	30	28		Running
17	24	29	Ray Courtemanche Jr.	La Cité de Mirabel Inc./Blackshape Dodge	30	27		Running
18	26	56	Matthew Scannell *	OMVIC./K&B Auto Service Dodge	30	26		Running
19	6	2	Mark Dilley	Johnsonville/Leland/BDI Ford	29	25		Running
20	7	3	Elie Arseneau	Circuit ICAR/Jiffy Lube Dodge	28	24		Running
21	23	71	Patrice Brisebois	Jiffy Lube Dodge	28	23		Running
22	19	24	Luc Lesage *	Sportchief Dodge	28	22		Running
23	21	97	Hugo Vannini	VTI Motorsports Ford	28	21		Running
24	17	72	Xavier Coupal *	Lou’s BBQ Dodge	27	20		Running
25	29	77	Jocelyn Fecteau *	Octane 7.0 Dodge	26	19		Running
26	27	25	Joey McColm	Espar Dodge	19	18		Running
27	16	76	Jeff Lapcevich	Tim Hortons Dodge	5	17		Fuel Pump
28	2	99	Marc-Antoine Camirand *	Flex-Sol/Guru Chevrolet	3	16		Rear End
29	25	28	Jason White	Bowers & Wilkins Dodge	1	15		Accident

For the first time since 2000, Juan Pablo Montoya would return to Verizon IndyCar Series victory lane after taking the lead with four laps to go when Tony Kanaan would have pit for fuel.

“First of all, I want to thank Verizon, IndyCar, PPG – everyone that supports this car,” Montoya commented in victory lane. “I want to thank Roger (Penske) for believing me. He believed I could do it and here we are and it’s awesome.”

Starting on pole for the race, Montoya stayed in the top-five throughout the whole race and put himself in a position to win when he passed Will Power for the lead with 34 laps to go. The pair made slight contact in the process, breaking a small piece off the left-side of the front wing.

“Just a little more understeer but you’re either going to do it, or do it and I had to do it as that was the winning move,” Montoya said.

Montoya then led till his green flag pit stop with 14 laps to go, returning to the lead when the cycle completed. It marks the 15th career victory for the Columbian.

“Patience was the key for me. You have to be patient,” he said. “Days just like this if you do everything right, it’ll come to you.”

For Roger Penske, he’d be treated to a one-two finish as Helio Castroneves came across the finish line in the second spot.

“It’s great for Juan,” Penske commented. “All three cars did well. It’s a great day for our sponsors. Its also a great day for points with RHR (Ryan Hunter-Reay) having problems.”

As a result of finishing second, Castroneves gained ground in the championship points, now tied with teammate Power for the lead.

“We made some changes and copied some of my teammates’ set-up and it worked,” Castroneves said.

Rookie Carlos Munoz finished third for Andretti Autosport, followed by Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Ryan Briscoe and Scott Dixon. Simon Pagenaud finished sixth, followed by Mikhail Aleshin, Josef Newgarden, Marco Andretti, Will Power and Tony Kanaan. Kanaan would lead the most laps throughout the day during the middle portion of the event.

Will Power had been in contention all day long throughout the race, however would have to serve a pass-thru penalty with 37 laps to go as a result of pulling a block on Castroneves down the frontstaightaway.

“I think that’s up to the officials,” Penske said of the call between his drivers. “Its obviously a shame for them. But these guys are racers and will battle hard.”

“I actually let him go. I went wide and touch the brakes,” Power commented. “I don’t know what to say. Another penalty, another day gone and the commentators probably gave me a good rep.”

“Well, that’s one thing about our team – there’s no team orders and we race hard and push for it,” Castroneves said. “I’m not the one to make the call for it. Obviously, we’re pushing hard and fighting for the championship and its not my call.”

The 400 mile race featured only one caution with 40 laps to go when Graham Rahal got into the wall. As a result, this race goes down as the third fastest IndyCar race in series history.

After dominating the previous two events at Circuit ICAR, Andrew Ranger kept the positive momentum going as he would score the pole for Sunday’s Jiffy Luke 100. Ranger lapped the airport-based road course in 95.956 seconds (79.274 mph) during qualifying for his 14th career pole, tying him with J.R. Fitzpatrick for the NCAT all-time record.

He’ll be joined on the front row by fellow Quebec driver Marc-Antoine Camirand, who is making his third career Canadian Tire Series start. Camirand posted a sixth place finish last fall at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

2013 Rookie of the Year Alex Guenette will start third, followed by L.P. Dumoulin and Alex Labbe. Kerry Micks qualified sixth, followed by Elie Arseneau, Alex Tagliani, Gary Klutt and Jason Hathaway. Hathaway comes into this weekend looking for his second straight win, following Autodrome Chaudiere.

Defending series champion Scott Steckly qualified 11th, with points leader J.R. Fitzpatrick in 12th. Fitzpatrick won the season opener on the CTMP road course back in May.

Sunday’s Jiffy Lube 100 is scheduled to take the green flag at 2:35 p.m. EST.

Qualifying Results

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series pres. by Mobil 1 – Jiffy Lube 100 pres. by La Petite Bretonne Lineup

Race Sunday; Qualifying Saturday

at Circuit ICAR

Mirabel, Que.

Lap Length: 2.113 miles

1. (27) Andrew Ranger, Roxton Pond, Que., Dodge, Provisional

2. (99) Marc-Antoine Camirand, Saint-Leonard-d’Aston, Que., Chevrolet, 79.214

3. (39) Alex Guenette, Terrebonne, Que., Dodge, 78.765

4. (47) L.P. Dumoulin, Trois-Rivières, Que., Dodge, 78.734

5. (36) Alex Labbe, St. Albert, Que., Dodge, 78.550

6. (02) Kerry Micks, Mount Albert, Ont., Ford, 78.329

7. (03) Elie Arseneau, Bedford, Que., Dodge, 78.311

8. (18) Alex Tagliani, Lachenaie, Que., Dodge, 78.213

9. (59) Gary Klutt, Halton Hills, Ont., Chevrolet, 78.187

10. (3) Jason Hathaway, Dutton, Ont., Chevrolet, 77.949

11. (22) Scott Steckly, Milverton, Ont., Dodge, 77.860

12. (84) J.R. Fitzpatrick, Ayr, Ont., Chevrolet, 77.832

13. (17) D.J. Kennington, St. Thomas, Ont., Dodge, 77.794

14. (04) J.F. Dumoulin, Trois-Rivières, Que., Dodge, 77.674

15. (42) Peter Klutt, Halton Hills, Ont., Chevrolet, 77.420

16. (76) Jeff Lapcevich, Grimsby, Ont., Dodge, 77.237

17. (72) Xavier Coupal, St. Jean sur Richelieu, Que., Dodge, 77.010

18. (5) Noel Dowler, Sherwood Park, Alta., Dodge, 76.997

19. (24) Luc Lesage, Trois-Rivières, Que., Dodge, 76.955

20. (95) Anthony Simone, Holland Landing, Ont., Dodge, 76.897

21. (97) Hugo Vannini, Repentigny, Que., Ford, 76.735

22. (37) Simon Dion-Viens, Saint-Joseph-de-Kamouraska, Que., Dodge, 76.574

23. (71) Patrice Brisebois, Montreal, Que., Dodge, 76.546

24. (29) Ray Courtemanche Jr., Montreal, Que., Dodge, 76.514

25. (28) Jason White, Sun Peaks, B.C., Dodge, 76.507

26. (56) Matthew Scannell, Milton. Ont., Dodge, Provisional

27. (25) Joey McColm, Ajax, Ont., Dodge, Provisional

28. (88) Derek White, Kahnawake, Que., Chevrolet, Provisional

29. (77) Jocelyn Fecteau, Montreal, Que., Dodge, 71.964

This past weekend at Sunset Speedway, Canadian motorsports history was recognized as Gary Elliott made his 700th consecutive start behind the wheel. In a combination of Canadian Vintage Modified events, Late Model events and Hanover Holiday OSCAAR Modified events, Elliott hasn’t missed a night of racing since June 5th, 1987.

“First, I thank God for bringing all of these things together,” Elliott stated in his post-event press release. “My family for their support and dedication, my crew and friends who at times stayed up all night to make sure we got to the next race. Thanks to our fantastic sponsors, especially Quaker State for being with us for this incredible streak and long before. To all our suppliers, engine builders, and repair shops for making sure our parts and repairs were ready for the next race….and to many who gave me the parts, the car, or engine, and with grace said I could pay later. To the race track promoters and owners who supported me, we say thank you.”

In celebration of the milestone, Elliott gave away 400 Frisbees to the fans in the stands, as well as four kids bikes to lucky winners of the draws.

Unfortunately, Gary Elliott didn’t have the night that he was looking for at Sunset Speedway as both days this past weekend, the veteran struggled as a result of steering issues on his No. 36 Lincoln Electric Modified. Elliott posted that the problem was fixed and he is set to head to Capital City Speedway this weekend.

While it marks the inaugural trip to the 3/8 mile for the Hanover Holiday OSCAAR Modifieds, it also marks the first trip for Elliott despite the numerous years of experience behind the wheel. Elliott will be looking for his first career OSCAAR victory following a second place finish at Barrie Speedway last month. The victory would mark no surprise based on the speed that Elliott has shown already behind the wheel of the modified, and has previous open-wheel experience in running with the Canadian Vintage Modifieds.