Rookie Connor Bell Takes on his first ever Oval Race

June 10th – Stouffville, ON – Connor Bell took on a new challenge this past weekend in the #8 Dymon Storage, Choko Authentics Chevrolet. He made his first ever oval race start at Autodrome Chaudière during the NASCAR Canada Series double header weekend.

The weekend brought difficult weather conditions, as both practice and qualifying sessions were rained out, leaving Bell and the team with little track time heading into the race. As a result, Bell started the Bud Light 125 from the 14th position.

Despite the limited on track preparation, Bell focused on running consistent laps and gaining experience throughout the event. He kept the car clean, stayed out of trouble, and crossed the finish line in 11th place while learning valuable lessons along the way in his oval racing debut.

Following the opening race, the team worked hard, adjusting the car for the Michelob Ultra 125. Bell rolled off from 12th position and once again delivered a smooth and disciplined performance, bringing home an 11th-place finish with some contact, while keeping the car clean throughout the event.

“It was a great learning weekend for me,” said Bell. “Oval racing is completely different from what I’m used to, but the team gave me a great car all weekend and helped me improve every time I hit the track. To come away with a clean finish and a lot of experience is something we’re proud of.”

Fans can catch Connor Bell and the No. 8 in action June 27th, as the NASCAR Canada Series heads east at Riverside International Speedway

For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media.

EHR is proud to be partnered with Choko Authentics, Fast Eddie Speedwear, Sangsin Brake and HGC

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Sangsin Brake Returns to Sponsor Ed Hakonson Racing for 2026 

June 9th  – Stouffville, ON – Ed Hakonson Racing (EHR) is proud to announce the return of Sangsin Brake as a team sponsor for the 2026 NASCAR Canada Series season.

The continued partnership with Sangsin Brake highlights the automotive parts company’s commitment to supporting Canadian motorsports and one of the NASCAR Canada Series’ most competitive organizations. Serving customers across North America.

“We’re excited to have Sangsin Brake return for another season,” said team owners. “Their continued support means a great deal to our organization, and we’re looking forward to building on our success together in 2026.”

Ed Hakonson Racing enters the new season travelling across Canada this summer focused on continued growth and strong performances across the NASCAR Canada Series schedule.

For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media.

EHR is proud to be partnered with Choko Authentics, Fast Eddie Speedwear, Sangsin Brake and HGC

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TAGLIANI BATTLES THROUGH TOUGH DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND AT AUTODROME CHAUDIÈRE

June 9th – Stouffville, ON – Autodrome Chaudière hosted a challenging doubleheader weekend for Alex Tagliani and the No. 3 Olymel, Wurth, Ureco Chevrolet as weather delays and on-track adversity tested the team throughout both NASCAR Canada Series events.

The weekend began with rain washing out both practice and qualifying sessions, forcing the schedule to shift and both races pushed to Sunday.

The first event, the Budlight 125, saw Tagliani start from the sixth position. After showing strong pace early in the race, the No. 3 machine was unfortunately caught in a mid-race collision that resulted in a broken tie rod and an unscheduled trip to pit road. With the setback, Tagliani finished the race 17th place finish.

Later in the day, the team returned for the Michelob Ultra 125. Starting from the middle of the pack, Tagliani fought hard throughout the event, but once again with a late race engine miss fire affected the results and brought home a 17th-place result.

Although the results did not reflect the speed and effort of the team, the resilience of Tagliani and the crew as they battled through difficult circumstances all weekend long.

Fans can catch Alex Tagliani and the No. 3 in action June 27th, as the NASCAR Canada Series heads east at Riverside International Speedway

For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media.

EHR is proud to be partnered with Choko Authentics, Fast Eddie Speedwear, Sangsin Brake and HGC

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Dexter Stacey Salvages a P13 finish in the NASCAR Canada Series Season Opener 

Dexter Stacey Salvages a P13 finish in the NASCAR Canada Series Season Opener 

MAY 19TH – [Stouffville, ON] Dexter Stacey and the #8 Bully Truck Stop, Cloud V, HGC Camaro team kicked off the 2026 NASCAR Canada Series season this past weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park with a hard-fought performance in the season-opening event.

The weekend began with some challenges during practice as the team worked to find the right balance in the #8 Camaro. After battling power issues throughout the session, Stacey ended final practice in the 18th position. The team continued to make adjustments heading into qualifying, where Stacey secured the 21st starting spot for the CarGurus 200.

When the green flag dropped on race day, Stacey quickly began working his way through the field. Strong pit stops and steady progress throughout the event allowed the veteran driver to climb into the top 10 and contend with some of the series’ top competitors.

Late in the race, Stacey’s momentum was interrupted after being caught up in a multi-car incident that resulted in significant front-end damage to the #8 Bully Truck Stop, Cloud V, HGC Camaro. Despite the damage, Stacey and the team battled through the closing laps and were able to salvage a respectable 13th-place finish to open the season.

“We struggled from the beginning but the way these new tires come around and the pit strategy the EHR team put together made our race a full game changer to put us in contention for a podium until fellow drivers ran out of talent” said Stacey

Fans can catch the event broadcast replay on TSN Saturday May 22nd at 1:30pm EST. The #8 team will now shift their focus to the next event at Calabogie Motorsports July 18th.

Connor Bell Battles Back to P8 Finish at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Connor Bell and the #3 Dymon Storage, HGC, Fast Eddie, Sangsin Brake Camaro team showed up this weekend for the NASCAR Canada Series season opener with strong speed and determination at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

The weekend started on Saturday with practice and Bell was able to top the charts in the final practice session, showing the pace the team had worked hard to build throughout the winter. Unfortunately, qualifying was cut short after an early wreck within the group forcing everyone to come in and Bell qualified P13 for the CarGurus 200.

Sunday came and Bell was ready for the CarGurus 200, Bell wasted no time charging forward and gaining positions right from the drop of the green flag. Following a strong fuel and tire strategy, the crew delivered a fast and efficient pit stops that helped Bell continue moving forward through the field.

Late in the race, Bell was unfortunately caught up in an incident on a restart, forcing the #3 back to pit road for repairs. Despite the setback, the team worked quickly to salvage the car and get Bell back on track. Their perseverance paid off as Bell battled back to finish the race in 8th position.

“We a really great race going had quick pitstops one of the fastest cars and unfortunately was caught up in a checkup and had to come in” said Bell. “Decent race and was able to salvage the car and definitely had a car and crew that could win and would like to thank the team and my sponsors Dymon Storage, Road to Racing, Fast Eddie, Choko and everyone involved for their hard work and support.”

Fans can catch the event broadcast replay on TSN Saturday May 22nd at 1:30pm EST. The #3 team will now shift their focus to the next event at Autodrome Chaudière on June 6th. 

For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media.

EHR is proud to be partnered with Choko Authentics, Fast Eddie Speedwear, Sangsin Brake and HGC

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Dexter Stacey Returns to EHR for NASCAR Canada Series Season Opener at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

MAY 14TH – [Stouffville, ON] – EHR is excited to announce that Dexter Stacey will be back behind the wheel of the No.8 Bullys Truck Stop, Cloud V, HGC machine this weekend for the NASCAR Canada Series season opener at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Stacey previously competed with the team four seasons ago and delivered an impressive performance, capturing a strong third-place finish. With both driver and team familiar with the demanding road course, expectations are high heading into the opening weekend of the 2026 season.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has been a longtime driver favourite on the NASCAR Canada Series schedule, known for its fast, technical layout and exciting racing action. Stacey’s past success at the track, combined with EHR’s preparation and determination, has the team optimistic for another competitive outing.

“We’re excited to have Dexter back with the EHR team this weekend,” said Hathaway. “Everyone has been working hard preparing the No. 8 car, and we’re hoping for a great weekend and strong results.”

Fans can catch Dexter Stacey and the No. 8 in action this weekend, as the NASCAR Canada Series officially kicks off it’s 2026 season May 17th at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media.

EHR is proud to be partnered with Choko Authentics, Fast Eddie Speedwear, Sangsin Brake and HGC

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NEW OWNERSHIP FOR TEAM 3 RED / EHR

May 13, 2026-Stouffville, Ontario– The next chapter of one of the NASCAR Canada Series’ most respected organizations officially begins today as former series champion Jason Hathaway and Jamie Hakonson-Hathaway are excited to announce that they are the new owners of the Team 3 Red/EHR franchise.

The team was founded in 2001 by longtime series supporter Ed Hakonson, who passed away just over a year ago. This ownership group is committed to continuing the vision and competitive spirit that helped build the organization into a championship operation. 

Under the new structure, Hathaway will assume ownership of the team’s #3 entry, with Jamie Hakonson-Hathaway owning the #8. 

The #3 program enters the 2026 NASCAR Canada Series season with a strong lineup already in place. Rising star Connor Bell will pilot the car in road & street course competition, while veteran Canadian racing standout Alex Tagliani will handle driving duties in oval events. The primary objective for the #3 team this season will be to contend for the NASCAR Canada Series Owners’ Championship while continuing to emphasize driver development for the future.

“It’s our mission to compete at the highest level of racing in Canada,” said Jason Hathaway. “We have a strong program this year. Connor had an outstanding two races with us last year, winning in his first ever series race and NASCAR’s inaugural event at Calabogie Motorsports Park, followed by a podium finish at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. And Tagliani has been a winner on both ovals and road courses.”

Hathaway believes the combination of Bell’s emerging talent and Tagliani’s experience gives the team a strong foundation moving forward.

“We’ll be able to continue to work with Connor in his development, and we can call on the tremendous experience and knowledge of Alex to help further our goals and compete for an Owners’ Championship,” Hathaway added. “We’re proud to make this announcement to encourage and promote the tremendous work that Ed began with this team.”

Preserving the values and competitive standards established by Ed Hakonson remains central to the organization’s future direction. With this new ownership structure, Team 3 Red/EHR is poised to foster growth and development while remaining a force in Canadian motorsports for years to come.

The Team is proud to be partnered with HGC, Sangsin Brake, Fast Eddie Racewear and Choko Motorsports.  For additional information please contact Jamie Hakonson-Hathaway  @[email protected] or visit the team’s socials @ehrt3r,@Team3Red/EdHakonsonRacing

Connor Pritiko Makes NASCAR Canada Series Debut at Delaware Speedway

Stouffville, ON – September 17, 2025 – Local driver Connor Pritiko made an impressive debut in the NASCAR Canada Series this past weekend at his home track, Delaware Speedway, piloting the #3 APC/H&N Roofing/Glencoe Auto Recyclers Chevrolet. The highly anticipated debut came during a doubleheader weekend featuring the APC 125 and NTN 125 races.

Pritiko kicked off the weekend strong, placing 6th in practice before the team made key adjustments to improve performance. In qualifying, he secured a solid 4th-place starting position for the APC 125. Battling side-by-side with veteran drivers throughout the race, Pritiko gained valuable experience in his first NASCAR Canada Series event and crossed the finish line in 5th place.

Carrying momentum into the second feature of the weekend, the NTN 125, the #3 team once again made adjustments to dial in the car. Pritiko started the race from 5th position and fought hard through the field, ultimately finishing 6th to cap off a strong debut weekend.

Pritiko said “This weekend was a dream come true to complete in the NASCAR Canada Series at my home track, it’s super cool to be racing against a lot of the guys I grew up watching and working with someone like Jason Hathaway and the whole EHR team, they were all super welcoming and made me feel right at home running something I’m not used to. We had a great car, got pushed around a bit but managed to salvage a 5th and 6th place finish. To battle with the best of the best in the NASCAR Canada Series was super fun and gotta thank everyone who supports me and partners that jumped on board for this race. Looking forward to continuing our relationship with the EHR in the future!

Fans can watch all the action from this past weekend at Delaware Speedway on REV TV, TVA Sports and TSN. For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media. 

EHR is proud to be partnered with Leland Industries, Choko Authentics, Fast Eddie Speedwear, HGC, Sangsin Brakes and Thunder Graphics.

Bell Battles Adversity on Way to Podium Finish at CTMP

Stouffville, Ontario – September 3rd, 2025 – This past weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, rookie driver Connor Bell impressed fans and competitors alike in just his second NASCAR Canada Series start, piloting the #3 Dymon/Komcan/East Rock Chevrolet.

Bell opened the weekend on Saturday by posting the 11th fastest time in practice, steadily gaining confidence on the high-speed road course. He backed it up in qualifying, securing the 11th starting position for Sunday’s main event.

     After the drop of the green flag, Bell’s Day took an unexpected turn as a clutch failure developed early in the race. Despite the setback, the team quickly adjusted strategy to keep the #3 machine competitive. Showcasing determination and adaptability, Bell navigated through the field and fought his way to a remarkable 2nd-place finish, his worst finish yet in the NASCAR Canada Series.

Bell was pretty proud of the Team’s result. ““Another weekend for the history books with EHR at CTMP. Some misfortune on Saturday had us starting in 11th for the 51 lap race, but with some perfectly timed strategy calls we worked our way up to the front and secured a 2nd place finish for the team. I can’t thank the team enough for another great car all weekend long, our partners for making this all possible and all the friends and family for supporting. Can’t wait to get back in the seat for 2026!”

Fans can watch all the action from this past weekend at CTMP on REV TV, TVA Sports and TSN. For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media. 

EHR is proud to be partnered with Leland Industries, Choko Authentics, Fast Eddie Speedwear, HGC, Sangsin Brakes and Thunder Graphics.

 LESSARD RETURNS TO THE NASCAR CANADA SERIES AND SCORES P4 AT GP3R

Stouffville – ON – August 13, 2025 – Raphael Lessard made a strong return with the EHR team to the cockpit of the #7 Lions 3 Riveres/XPN machine this past weekend at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, delivering an impressive drive through the field to finish just shy of the podium in the NASCAR Canada Series event.

Lessard opened the weekend with speed, placing 8th in final practice. After making adjustments to the car, he improved his pace in qualifying to secure a 7th place starting position. Unfortunately, a part change following qualifying forced the team to start from the rear of the field.

Undeterred, Lessard showcased his talent and determination as he methodically worked his way forward through the competitive field on the challenging street course. By the closing laps, he had climbed all the way into 4th place, narrowly missing a top-three finish.

Lessard said “Great weekend at the GP3R with EHR. We had a solid car all weekend, starting last made it way more difficult for us but we still ended with a great 4th place finish wish is really good considering only having 33 laps under green. Hopefully we get to do it again. Also thank you to the Lions of Trois-Rivières for the support.”

Fans can watch all the action from this past weekend at GP3R on REV TV, TVA Sports and TSN For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media.

EHR is proud to be partnered with Leland Industries, Choko Authentics, Fast Eddie Speedwear, HGC, Sangsin Brakes and Thunder Graphics.