Wetaskiwin, Alberta-July 29, 2018- After a very successful doubleheader event at Wyant Group Speedway on Wednesday night, posting the Team’s first win of 2018 and a 2^nd place finish, the Team took their

#3 Copp’s Buildall/Kubota Chevrolet to a 4^th place finish at Edmonton International Raceway in the LUXXOR 300.

The car practiced well, but a slip up during his qualifying efforts posted Powell in the 11^th starting spot. Based on how the car practiced earlier in the day, Crew Chief Craig Masters was confident in their race machine and the Team’s ability to work their way to the front of the field and finish well.

At the mandatory half-way break on lap 152, the team made a few adjustments to the car and sent Powell back out with fresh tires and fuel to take him to the end. By lap 230 Powell was 4^th in the running order.

The race ran green for the next 68 laps until the caution came out on lap 268. A spin in corner 4 gave the drivers a break from the quick pace that the leaders had set to catch their breath.

With only 5 cars on the lead lap, the team stayed out on the track under the caution and when the field went green on lap 280, Powell challenged for the top 3, but was held off as the laps wore down and finished a strong 4^th place when the checkers flew.

“The plan tonight was to learn, keep out of trouble and finish in the top 10. Bringing the car home 4^th is a great way to finish up the western swing out here. I can’t say enough about The Team and the car that they gave me while we have been out here. Our spotter Jeff took good care of me on the track and out of trouble.” Said Powell after the 300-lap event.

Longtime E.H.R. Crew Chief Craig Masters was proud of the results of the western swing. “We have a dedicated group of smart and hardworking guys that is unrivaled in the Series. They regrouped after the tough weekend at the Indy and brought with us a great race piece for Cole this week. I’m proud to be a part of this Team and what we have accomplished this season so far.”

E.H.R will maintain their 2nd place in the Championship points standings as they head into an off weekend. The next event for the Team will be at the road course of GP3R in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, August 11 & 12^th.

Photo credit: Matthew Manor

 

Saskatoon, SK-July 26, 2018- The E.H.R. Team and driver of the #3 Copp’s Buildall/Kubota Chevrolet, Cole Powell, started the NASCAR Pinty’s Series western swing off in style last night as the Team brought home a 2nd place finish in the first race of the double header event and posted Powell’s first NPS victory of the season.

Powell started 4th in the first 125 lap feature event in the Velocity Prairie Thunder Twin 125’s Wednesday night on the beautiful 3/8-mile paved oval. Powell raced hard and earned his first podium of the night and the season with a 2^nd place finish.

Starting in the 3^rd spot for the second race a few hours later Powell ran in the top 3 all race long. When a last race caution came out Powell saw his chance and took over lead from his 2^nd place restart position on lap 79. The remaining laps of the 125 event were a tight race with the 2^nd place car, and Powell held off the challenges bringing home the checkered flag in only his 6^th start of the 2018 NPS season.

“I was happy to get back to some oval racing here at Wyant.” Said an excited Powell. “Jay and the Team gave me a great car and the fans got an awesome show tonight in the double feature format. Thanks to the Team and Copp’s and Kubota for their help in our first win!”

Team Manager Jason Hathaway, who had his own success as an NPS driver at Wyant Group Speedway was proud of the Team. “After a tough run at the Indy, it is great to see how successful we were here tonight. A 2^nd place podium finish in the first race and then to back it up with a win is huge for Cole and this Team. We have a special group of guys that don’t give up and this win tonight is evidence of that.”

The Team was also proud to carry the name Jaxon Joseph across the back window of their #3 race machine in honour of the Humboldt hockey player that lost his life earlier this year.

The E.H.R Team will take the point lead in the championship battle to the 2^nd stop on the western swing at Edmonton International Speedway for the LUXXOR 300 event Saturday July 28^th.

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The 2018 NASCAR Pinty’s Series is made up of thirteen events across Canada from Nova Scotia to Alberta.

For a full season schedule of events in the NASACAR Pinty’s Series please click here https://hometracks.nascar.com/international/pintys-series/schedule-results/.

Ed Hakonson Racing is proud to be partnered with Kubota Canada, Premier Bulk Systems, Fast Eddie Racewear and Choko Authentic Apparel.

*****Fans can keep up with Jason and Cole and the rest of T3R/EHR at their Ed Hakonson Racing page on Facebook, Twitter @JasonHathaway @EHRT3R @colepowell , Instagram ehrt3r and are encouraged to visit their official webpage www.Team3Red.com for all updates on the 2018 season.

For additional information please contact Jamie Hakonson at 416-560-6103 or email jamie@team3red.com

Toronto, Ontario-July 15, 2018– Cole Powell and the #3 Kubota/Copps Building Chevrolet took to the street course of the Toronto Honda Indy yesterday in the Pinty’s Grand Prix of Toronto and earned a 12th place finish.

Powell qualified 12th on the starting grid and the main name of the game was to learn the track and finish the race in one piece.

Powell worked his way through the 1.755-mile street course and endured a number of caution
periods that ate into valuable green lap, experience building time. He and another car spun just after the half way point and restarted in 16th with some fiberglass damage.

Powell dug deep in the final laps of the race under a green, white, checker finish to make some
passes, gaining positions and came home in 12th .

“This wasn’t the result we were hoping for this weekend. This is tough a track because we don’t have a chance to test here ahead of time and practice time is pretty limited. But, this is only my second time on a road course in my racing career and so I think I just need to take one at a time and learn. Thanks to our sponsors for supporting us this weekend and we were happy to run in front of such a great Toronto crowd,” said a disappointed Powell.

The E.H.R Team will regroup and head west in a few weeks for the annual western swing that will
take them to the ovals of Wyant Group Raceway on July 25th for a pair of 125-lap features and then onto Edmonton International Speedway for a 300-lap event July 28.