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