Paillé Course//Racing has announced the return of Andrew Ranger to its lineup for the 2026 NASCAR Canada season. With the continued support of Paillé, Ranger will compete in 10 races in Canada’s premier stock car series.

This marks a very positive turnaround. Just over a month ago, Paillé Course//Racing announced it would need to reassess its motorsports investments and, as a result, would not renew its agreement with Ranger. Following that announcement, the team continued its analysis and internal discussions regarding the structure of its 2026 program. Those efforts now allow Paillé Course//Racing to confirm a 10-race schedule with Ranger.

“It certainly wasn’t an easy decision for us at the time,” said Jean-Claude Paillé, CEO of the Paillé dealership group. “But behind these major investments in motorsports are business decisions that must be carefully considered. Our supporters were looking for updates on our drivers as the season approached, and we felt it was important to keep them informed.”

However, Paillé Course//Racing never closed the door on the Roxton Pond driver.

“We continued our work behind the scenes to build a program with Andrew. I’m very pleased to keep him within our organization. Andrew is a great ambassador for our brand, a champion and a proven winner — we had no intention of parting ways with him. We’ve built a solid partnership plan and will continue our efforts to establish long-term agreements with potential partners for the seasons ahead,” added Paillé.

Andrew Ranger also said he is very happy and relieved to be back behind the wheel less than a month before the start of the season.

“Funding is always a key factor in motorsports, so I’m obviously very happy with today’s announcement,” he said. “I want to thank Jean-Claude Paillé for his continued support. I’m especially looking forward to racing all the events in Quebec in front of my family and fans, and I fully intend to compete for top results every time out.”

Andrew Ranger will drive the No. 27 GM Paillé/Chevrolet Canada Camaro in 10 races on the 2026 NASCAR Canada schedule. The current program does not include events at Riverside International Speedway (Antigonish, NS), Edmonton International Raceway (Wetaskiwin, AB), and Delaware Speedway (London, ON). The car will be prepared by Innovation Auto Sport, the team owned by NASCAR Canada driver and businessman Mathieu Kingsbury.

“Innovation Auto Sport has proven to be a top-tier organization in NASCAR Canada and has been a great partner since 2024. The car is ready, and I’m confident we’ll be running up front from the very first race, in less than a month at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park,” concluded Paillé.

Ranger’s return will allow Paillé Course//Racing to once again field two cars in 2026, alongside Marc-Antoine Camirand and the No. 96 GM Paillé/Chevrolet Canada Camaro.

The 2026 NASCAR Canada season is set to begin on May 17 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, near Bowmanville, Ontario.

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