CHAMPIONS PROFILE: Different Path Yields Second Title

For the second time in three years, Andrew Ranger claimed the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 championship, but beyond the trophy and the ring, his two title-winning seasons were nothing alike.

CHAMPION CREW CHIEF PROFILE: Bill Burns

The championship equation in racing includes driver, equipment and crew. Overseeing each of those components is the crew chief. He’s the go-to guy – the coach.

Leading the way for NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 champion Andrew Ranger is crew chief Bill Burns, a position he has held since Ranger made the move from open-wheel racing to NASCAR in 2007.

CHAMPION CAR OWNER PROFILE: Dave Jacombs

Many want to say that Dave Jacombs was lucky to find Andrew Ranger, but credit should be given where it is due.

Without question, Ranger has natural abilities and skills behind the heel of a race car. As evidenced up and down the rungs of the NASCAR ladder, it takes time and great communication to translate that talent from open-wheel cars to a stock car.

News & Notes: Familiar Faces In New Places Highlight 2009 Canadian Tire Series Season

Many of the storylines — hotly-contested competition, filled grandstands and exciting finishes — remained the same, but there were twists and unexpected results as the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 completed its third season of competition.

There were faces in places they had not been before while some returned to familiar spots after some time away.

CREW PROFILE: Bill Burns

A big part of any NASCAR driver and team are the crewmembers, who toil behind the scenes in preparing and maintaining the race cars. Throughout the season, we will profile many of these hard working men and women on the NASCAR Home Tracks website to let you see the job they do in the sport.
 
Today's profile features Bill Burns, crew chief for 2009 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 champion driver Andrew Ranger in the No. 27 Walmart/Tide Ford.

BILL BURNS

Ranger Takes Home Title

FRASERVILLE, Ont. – Dry weather prevailed long enough on Sunday afternoon at Kawartha Speedway for Andrew Ranger to close out the 2009 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 season by winning the points championship and DJ Kennington to win the Z-Line Designs 250 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario and Coca-Cola.

Rain Postpones Canadian Finale

FRASERVILLE, Ont. – Due to inclement weather, Saturday evening’s Z-Line Designs 250 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario and Coca-Cola at Kawartha Speedway has been postponed. The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 event has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Rain began to fall on the track during driver introductions and never let up enough for track officials to get it dry. Earlier in the day, the 27-car field was able to practice and qualify with Ron Beauchamp Jr. winning his second pole of the season.

QUALIFYING: Beauchamp, Ranger front row for Canadian Tire finale

FRASERVILLE, Ont. – Ron Beauchamp Jr. earned his second career NASCAR Canadian Tire Series pole award Saturday for the season finale Z-Line Designs 250 presented by The Dodge Dealers of Ontario and Coca-Cola at Kawartha Speedway.

Beauchamp, whose previous pole was at SunValley Speedway in Vernon, B.C., in July, had a fast lap of 18.067 seconds (74.722 mph) around the .375-mile oval.

PRACTICE: Fitzpatrick fastest

FRASERVILLE, Ont. – JR Fitzpatrick turned in the quickest time in NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 practice for the Z-Line Designs 250 presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario and Coca-Cola at Kawartha Speedway by navigating the .375-mile oval in 17.818 seconds for an average lap speed of 75.766 mph.

News & Notes: Ranger To Close Out A Dominating Season

On Saturday night, Roxton Pond, Quebec's, Andrew Ranger only needs to start the race to capture his second NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 championship in three years.

Just a flip of the ignition switch practically is all Ranger (No. 27 Walmart/Tide Ford), who carries a nearly insurmountable 189-point lead over Ron Beauchamp Jr., needs to complete in the most dominating season, to date, in series history.