Paill\u00e9 Course\/\/Racing has announced the return of Andrew Ranger to its lineup for the 2026 NASCAR Canada season. With the continued support of Paill\u00e9, Ranger will compete in 10 races in Canada\u2019s premier stock car series.<\/p>\n
This marks a very positive turnaround. Just over a month ago, Paill\u00e9 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 Paill\u00e9 Course\/\/Racing to confirm a 10-race schedule with Ranger.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt certainly wasn\u2019t an easy decision for us at the time,\u201d said Jean-Claude Paill\u00e9, CEO of the Paill\u00e9 dealership group. \u201cBut 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Paill\u00e9 Course\/\/Racing never closed the door on the Roxton Pond driver.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe continued our work behind the scenes to build a program with Andrew. I\u2019m very pleased to keep him within our organization. Andrew is a great ambassador for our brand, a champion and a proven winner \u2014 we had no intention of parting ways with him. We\u2019ve built a solid partnership plan and will continue our efforts to establish long-term agreements with potential partners for the seasons ahead,\u201d added Paill\u00e9.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cFunding is always a key factor in motorsports, so I\u2019m obviously very happy with today\u2019s announcement,\u201d he said. \u201cI want to thank Jean-Claude Paill\u00e9 for his continued support. I\u2019m 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Andrew Ranger will drive the No. 27 GM Paill\u00e9\/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.<\/p>\n
\u201cInnovation 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\u2019m confident we\u2019ll be running up front from the very first race, in less than a month at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park,\u201d concluded Paill\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Ranger\u2019s return will allow Paill\u00e9 Course\/\/Racing to once again field two cars in 2026, alongside Marc-Antoine Camirand and the No. 96 GM Paill\u00e9\/Chevrolet Canada Camaro.<\/p>\n
The 2026 NASCAR Canada season is set to begin on May 17 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, near Bowmanville, Ontario.<\/p>\n
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