DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 16, 2013) – CTV, Canada’s most-watched television network for the past 10 years in a row, is broadcasting the 2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 season opener for the first time live from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday, May 19.

Coverage of Sunday’s Pinty’s presents the Vortex Brake Pads 200 will begin at 1 p.m. ET. (visit CTV.ca for local listings).

The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will also air live on TSN for the Sunday, Sept. 1 race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The 2.459-mile road course is located near Bowmanville, Ontario, and is an hour drive from Toronto.

The two live broadcasts highlight the 2013 television schedule, announced today, for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.

“Kicking off the season live on CTV is a huge opportunity to showcase the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and its competitive brand of racing to fans across Canada,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president for touring and weekly series. “This is a tremendous opening to a television package that brings fans all the action and excitement of Canada’s top motorsports series. The historic broadcast coverage is a direct result of the dedication that our partners, Canadian Tire and TSN, have to motorsports in Canada.”

The Sept. weekend is shared with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and the historic date marks the first race held outside the United States in the more than 18-year history of the series.

The 10 remaining Canadian Tire Series events in 2013 will have a one-hour show telecast nationally on a tape-delayed basis on both the TSN and RDS platforms, with the exception of the Sept. 21 championship finale at Kawartha Speedway which will be a 90-minute special.

Additionally, TSN will air a season in review show telecast on Saturday, Nov. 30.

TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, has been the television home for the series since its inception in 2007, while RDS and RDS2 – the French-language sister stations to TSN – are telecasting all of the races for the third consecutive season. The French-language telecasts all will be carried by RDS2. The three Quebec events – Circuit ICAR, Autodrome St. Eustache and Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres – also will be shown on RDS.

The programs are produced by Fuel MediaLab and NASCAR Productions which include race coverage, driver interviews and features. All coverage will be broadcast in HD.

For the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series broadcasts on TSN, Dave Bradley will handle the play-by-play duties with Billy Rowse Jr. and Adam Ross will provide color analysis. They will be joined by pit reporters Todd Lewis and Spencer Lewis. TSN’s Vic Rauter will join the team for the live telecasts. Didier Schraenen and Eric Descarries will handle calling the action on the RDS side.

Along with their NASCAR Canadian Tire Series coverage, TSN and RDS are the official broadcasters of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series in Canada. 

2013 NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES BROADCAST SCHEDULE ON TSN & RDS

Race Date	Venue	TSN/TSN2 Premiere	RDS/RDS2 Premiere
May 19	Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (road course)	Sun., May 19, 1 p.m. *	Fri., June 14, 9 p.m.
June 15	Delaware Speedway	Sun., June 23, 1 p.m.	Mon., July 8, 9 p.m.
June 22	Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (speedway)	Sun., June 30, 1 p.m.	Fri., July 19, 11 p.m.
July 7	Circuit ICAR	Sun., July 14, 11 a.m.	Fri., July 26, 11 p.m.; Sat., July 27, 10 a.m. (RDS)
July 13	Motoplex Speedway	Sun., July 21, 1:30 p.m.	Sat., Aug. 3, 7 p.m.
July 17	Auto Clearing Motor Speedway	Sun., July 28, 11 a.m.	Fri., Aug. 16, 11 p.m.
July 27	Autodrome St. Eustache	Sun., Aug. 4, 11 a.m.	Sat., Aug. 24, 11 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 25, 10 a.m. (RDS)
Aug. 11	Circuit de Trois-Rivieres	Sun.., Aug. 18, 11 a.m.	Fri.., Aug. 30, 7 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 8, 10 a.m. (RDS)
Aug. 17	Riverside International Speedway	Sun., Aug. 25, 1 p.m.	Fri., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1	Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (road course)	Sun., Sept. 1, 11 a.m. ‡	Fri., Sept. 27, 8 p.m.
Sept. 7	Barrie Speedway	Sat., Sept. 14, 2 p.m.	Fri., Oct. 4, 8 p.m.
Sept. 21	Kawartha Speedway	Sun., Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m. ^	Fri., Oct. 18, 9 p.m.
	2013 Year In Review	Sat., Nov. 30, 1 p.m.	—-

Subject  to change. Check local listings for updated broadcast times. All times ET.

* Scheduled live telecast on CTV

‡ Scheduled live telecast on TSN

^ Telecast on TSN2

 May 2, 2013-  Stouffville, Ontario– Jason Hathaway and the T3R/ EHR race team will have some new equipment taking them to the track this year for the 2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series schedule.

The team’s profile is an essential part of the partnerships that the Team forms with each of its sponsors and a key part in that profile is the Team’s race hauler. This piece of equipment not only makes sure that they get to the track, but the Team transporter also serves as a moving billboard travelling across the country for its partners.

Starting in 2013, T3R/ EHR is excited to have the support of HGC “The Harman Group” as the Team’s official transportation provider.  The Caledon, Ontario based carrier is looking forward to traveling with the team as they compete in 12 events from coast to coast using one of their trucks and logistics expertise.

Employing over 250 drivers, HGC is in the final phase of a recruitment and driver rewards program that will provide employees with an opportunity to attend race events as guests of Team 3 Red/ EHR.

“We are very excited to join the team” said company President Jas Shocker. “Being involved with the caliber of a team like this will provide our sales force and recruiting team the chance to entertain clients and drivers at the track. I’m really looking forward to launching our driver rewards program once the details are final, those details will be released in the next couple of weeks”.

The Team is ready to kick their 2013 season off with the first race May 17- 19^th, the Vortex Brake Pads 200, at the 3.597 kilometer road course of Canadian Tire Motorsports Park. Hathaway had a great run in last season’s event posting a 6^th place finish after suffering a major crash and injury at the same event in 2011.

T3R/ EHR is proud to be partnered with Snap-on Tools, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Napoleon Grills, Fast Eddie Racewear, Choko Motorsports, Praxair, Thornberry Cider and King Brewery.

About HGC: Starting with one truck in 1987, the fleet has grown to over 170 trucks and 250 temperature controlled trailers. HGC specializes in door to door Mexico service and California team service with offices in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia. The truckload and LTL carrier is also certified for Haz-mat shipments. For further information please visit www.harmongroup.ca or call 1-888-374-4427

December 14, 2013- Stouffville, Ontario- After much anticipation, the 2013 Nascar Canadian Tire Schedule is out and has brought back some familiar tracks, some new dates and an historic event.

A track that the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series teams have not visited since 2010 is back on the schedule; the oval of Autodrome St Eustache, just north of Montreal Quebec. A new date on the schedule will be for the annual trek eastward to Riverside Speedway in Antigonish Nova Scotia which will see the teams in Nova Scotia in August in 2013.  The Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres will also move to August 11, 2013.

The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will open their season on the road course at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, but will also return on Labor Day weekend when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will make their historic Canadian debut at the 2.5 mile road course.

Jason Hathaway, driver of the #3 Snap-on Tools/ Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge is excited about the new schedule. “The addition of the race at St. Eustache will be exciting and the fans there are always a lot of fun. They sure love the Nascar Series!  The addition of the Camping World Truck Series coming to Canada for the first time is pretty awesome. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a few Canadian NASCAR Drivers in that race. Delaware Speedway and Motoplex in B.C. are great events for us and we are looking forward to getting the 2013 season underway.”

2013 NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SCHEDULE

Date	Track (Length)	Location
Sun., May 19	Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile road course)	Bowmanville, Ont
Sat., June 15	Delaware Speedway (.5-mile)	Delaware, Ont
Sat., June 22	Speedway at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (.5-mile)	Bowmanville, Ont
Sun., July 7	Circuit ICAR (2.113-mile road course)	Mirabel, Quebec
Sat., July 13	Motoplex Speedway (.5-mile)	Vernon, B.C.
Wed., July 17	Auto Clearing Motor Speedway (.333-mile)	Saskatoon, Sask.
Sat., July 27	Autodrome St. Eustache (.4-mile)	St. Eustache, Que.
Sun., Aug 11	Circuit de Trois-Rivieres (1.53-mile road course)	Trois-Rivieres, Que.
Sat., Aug 17	Riverside International Speedway (.333-mile)	Antigonish, N.S.
Sun., Sept 1	Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile road course)	Bowmanville, Ont.
Sat., Sept 7	Barrie Speedway (.333-mile)	Barrie, Ont.
Sat., Sept 21	Kawartha Speedway (.375-mile)	Peterborough, Ont.

Check out the Team on their website www.team3red.com , on twitter @jasonhathaway3 and “Like” them on Facebook team3red.edhakonsonracing

Ed Hakonson Racing is proud to be partnered with Snap-on Tools, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Vortex Brake Pads, Napoleon Grills, Castrol, Fast Eddie Racewear, Choko Motorsports, Praxair and Cathcart Trucking and King Brewery.

About Snap-on Tools: Snap-on Tools is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers in the marine, power sports and aviation industries. Visit www.snapon.com

About Rockstar Energy Drink: “ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars!

About Vortex Brake Pads: Vortex Brake Pads is a proud Canadian company, manufacturing the highest quality aftermarket brake pads for all automotive segments. Vortex products are well researched, proven in on track and off track testing and are produced in a high quality manufacturing environment. For more information visit www.vortexbrakepads.com

December 10, 2012 – Stouffville, Ontario – NASCAR Canadian Tire Series driver Jason Hathaway, the man wheeling the # 3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink Dodge will be on the Race Time Radio program this evening at 8:40 pm.

Race Time Radio; Canada Ultimate Source for Motorsports News and headlines airs on Sirius 157 “Sports Express” as well as radio stations across the country, from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. Check them out on line at www.racetimeradio.com.

You can follow the team on line at www.team3red.comwww.team3red.com, on Facebook at team3red.edhakonsonracing and on twitter @jasonhathaway3 and @ehrt3r.

Ed Hakonson Racing is proud to be partnered with Snap-on Tools, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Vortex Brake Pads, Napoleon Grills, Castrol, Fast Eddie Racewear, Choko Motorsports, Praxair and Cathcart Trucking and King Brewery.

About Snap-on Tools: Snap-on Tools is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers in the marine, power sports and aviation industries. Visit www.snapon.com

About Rockstar Energy Drink: “ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars!

About Vortex Brake Pads: Vortex Brake Pads is a proud Canadian company, manufacturing the highest quality aftermarket brake pads for all automotive segments. Vortex products are well researched, proven in on track and off track testing and are produced in a high quality manufacturing environment. For more information visit www.vortexbrakepads.com.

October 20, 2012- Stouffville, Ontario– Jason Hathaway, driver of the #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink Dodge  in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will be expanding his driving horizons when he gets behind the wheel of the #37 Choko Motorsports/King Beer Spraker Enterprises Chevrolet on October 27^th.

Hathaway will run the K&N East Series “Kevin Whittaker 140” event at Greenville Pickens Speedway in Greenville, South Carolina for Spraker Enterprises out of Mooresville, North Carolina.

“We are very excited to have Jason on board for Greenville.” Said Team owner Jeff Spraker. “He has a proven track record in the very competitive Canadian Tire Series and we look forward to his debut in the K &N Series next weekend. We have a strong track record at Greenville and are confident that Jason can get the job done.  Jason is a welcome asset to our program and we will continue to strive at Greenville to put the best race car under him that we can.”

Currently, the #37 sits 13^th in owner points with a number of drivers competing in their equipment in 2012. Top 5 and Top 10 finishes have helped the team to maintain their efforts despite having some tough racing luck earlier in the season.

Plagued by a wrist injury suffered in June of 2011, Hathaway had a positive 2012 campaign.  The beginning of the season got off to a great start and Hathaway showed his ability week in and week out leading races, running out front and postings some impressive finishes; including a 2^nd on the road course at the Edmonton Indy, 2^nd at the oval of Motoplex in Vernon, BC, 3^rd at Delaware Speedway and 5^th at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

Hathaway recorded an impressive season with 4 top 5 finishes and 6 top 10 finishes. The team battled back from some bad racing luck in the later part of the season and finished 7^th in the 2012 Driver Championship Points standings.

Hathaway is excited to hone his skills and expand his driving experience.  “Any time we get the opportunity to try a different kind of racing it’s great. I like to build on my driving resume, trying different styles of cars and tracks. I am really looking forward to taking the helm of the #37 next weekend.  We are proud to have Choko and King Beer on the car as well as Great Lakes Concrete and Fast Eddie Racewear.”

For additional information please contact: Jamie Hakonson @ 905-642-1010 or [email protected]

September 16, 2012 – Antigonish Nova Scotia – The Ed Hakonson Racing/ Team 3 Red race team made the trip east this weekend for the Wilson Equipment 300 at the high banks of Riverside Speedway.

Practice for Jason Hathaway in his #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads  Dodge went very well. They posted a top 4 on the speed charts and was very comfortable with his car.

“The car feels pretty good and we have a great over the wall crew, which is so important at a track like this. This is a favourite track of ours and we should be good for the race.”  Said Hathaway alongside of his crew chief Craig Masters after practice.

Hathaway posted a team high 3^rd place qualifying effort.  The Team was excited about Hathaway’s chances to run well and get the Team program back into its well performing ways.

The race got underway and Hathaway in fine form, in 3^rd, ran consistently fast laps and knocked on the door of second place a number of times.  A quick check of the race machine gauges showed that the engine temperature was rising. He backed off his chase of second place hoping to get some air into the engine and get the temperature down.  Unfortunately that wasn’t enough to cool the engine and Hathaway was forced to retire on lap 77.

Hathaway and his crew were frustrated by their early exit. “This is unbelievable.  It is so hard on the sponsors and their support and crew for all the work that they put in each and every week. Our program has made huge strides this year and our cars are great.  We can win in this series and mechanical issues like this are really hard to take.”

Hathaway is 7^th in driver’s point’s standings.  The team will make their last stop on the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series this weekend at Kawartha Speedway, September 22^nd.

The Wilson Equipment 300 will air on TSN at 12 noon on September 22^nd.  Fans can follow the team on their website www.edhakonsonracing.com , on Twitter @ehrt3r and @jasonhathaway3 . Facebook: team3red.edhakonsonracing

Ed Hakonson Racing is proud to be partnered with Snap-on Tools, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Vortex Brake Pads, Napoleon Grills, Castrol, Fast Eddie Racewear, Choko Motorsports, Praxair and Cathcart Trucking and King Brewery.

About Snap-on Tools: Snap-on Tools is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers in the marine, power sports and aviation industries.  Visit www.snapon.com

About Rockstar Energy Drink: “ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars!

About Vortex Brake Pads: Vortex Brake Pads is a proud Canadian company, manufacturing the highest quality aftermarket brake pads for all automotive segments. Vortex products are well researched, proven in on track and off track testing and are produced in a high quality manufacturing environment. For more information visit www.vortexbrakepads.com

For additional information please contact: Jamie Hakonson @ 905-642-1010 or [email protected]

September 9, 2012- Barrie, Ontario– After the postponement of the Wahia Springs 300 on Saturday afternoon, Jason Hathaway in his #3 Snap-on Tools/ Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge got back to oval track racing at Barrie Speedway on Sunday afternoon.

Barrie is known for tight racing and is always full of action and this race did not disappoint. Hathaway had a solid qualifying effort; posting a 8^th place start on a track wet from extensive rain and overcast skies.

The 300 lap race got started at 1:30 pm and Hathaway set his sights on the top 5 right away. By lap 44, he had made his way up to 6th in the running order.  Hathaway stayed out of trouble logging laps and getting into a rhythm. Crew Chief Craig Masters brought Hathaway’s race machine down pit road for left side tires on lap 137 and Hathaway continued to comfortably run laps in the 5^th spot.

Some on track beating and banging forced Hathaway back in the running order. In true Hathaway style though the #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge never gave up and worked the tight .333 –mile oval. At the half-way point Hathaway had battled back up to 7^th and was in the hunt.

On lap 202 Hathaway got caught up in a car spinning in front of him and did some front end damage to his race car. On the pit stop the crew checked the car over, repaired the damage and sent Hathaway back out to challenge again. With 50 laps to go and a little beat up race car Hathaway was 6th and had his sights on a top 5 finish.  Hampered by numerous cautions and a green white checkered finale cut Hathaway chances short and he finished a hard fought 8^th place lacking some front end fiberglass!

“This was a crazy weekend. We had a good top 5 car today, but some crazy driving out there by some drivers beat on our car. We got held up in a few spots with the traffic so tight.”  Said Hathaway. “The crew did a great job getting me in and out of the pits and in contention all afternoon. We had the support of Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills and Choko Motorsports trackside today and it was great to have them all here to watch us in action! We will be ready to go for Riverside next weekend!”

The Wahia Springs 300 with air on TSN on Saturday September 15^th at 12 noon eastern. Fans can follow the Team on twitter @jasonhathaway3 & @ehrt3r as well on their website at team3red.com and “Like” them on Facebook.com/team3red.edhakonsonracing

The team will be off to the Wilson Equipment 300 at Riverside Speedway in Antigonish, Nova Scotia this coming weekend.

Photo Credit: Joe Hamilton

Ed Hakonson Racing is proud to be partnered with Snap-on Tools, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Vortex Brake Pads, Napoleon Grills, Castrol, Fast Eddie Racewear, Choko Motorsports, Praxair and Cathcart Trucking and King Brewery.

About Snap-on Tools: Snap-on Tools is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers in the marine, power sports and aviation industries. Visit www.snapon.com

About Rockstar Energy Drink: “ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars!

About Vortex Brake Pads: Vortex Brake Pads is a proud Canadian company, manufacturing the highest quality aftermarket brake pads for all automotive segments. Vortex products are well researched, proven in on track and off track testing and are produced in a high quality manufacturing environment. For more information visit www.vortexbrakepads.com

For additional information please contact: Jamie Hakonson @905-642-1010 or [email protected]

August 31, 2012- Uxbridge, Ontario– Driver the #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge Jason Hathaway will be making a special appearance at a different kind of race track this weekend. South Buxton Raceway “Southwestern Ontario’s Fastest 3/8” near Chatham will host Hathaway Saturday night in a Windride Transportation Sport Stock dirt car.

Hathaway will have his Ed Hakonson Racing NCTS race machine on display on the grandstand side at the track and fans will have the chance to meet the Canadian Tire Series NASCAR driver before the racing action gets underway.  Hathaway will climb behind the wheel of the #3 Super Stock decked out in a similar paint scheme to his NCTS #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink Dodge on Saturday night.

Hathaway is looking forward to having some fun in the dirt this weekend. “I can’t wait to get on the track and see how cool this racing on dirt is. I’ve been to one dirt track in my life and have one dirt track race under my belt. Our hauler driver Jim races at South Buxton and he invited me to come join them for a night. I love getting back to the grassroots racing on my weekends off from the NCTS car and this should be pretty cool.”

The NCTS Team will be back in action on asphalt ovals next weekend at Barrie Speedway September 8^th.

August 18, 2012- Montreal, Quebec – After a disappointing run at Trois Riviers, Hathaway in his #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge  was hoping for a good run at the last road course event of the season at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve this weekend.

Practice for the team was shortened due to a NASCAR timing error during the 1 hour practice session. Despite the glitch and having limited time to tune on their car Hathaway managed to post a 11th place fast time of the speed charts in a deep field of single appearance road racers.

The teams’ weekend hit a speed bump during qualifying on Friday when Hathaway posted 2 laps, 18th fastest, and then felt a vibration in the motor. He shut it down and came onto pit road to the attention of his crew. The team took the car back to paddock area and went to work right away to replace the motor in preparation for Saturday’s race.

Hathaway was looking forward to the race. “Our guys did a great job getting the motor changed and we should be good for the race.”

Unfortunately, Hathaway’s engine troubles followed him into the 23 lap main event around the historic Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve. With the drop of the green flag, Hathaway could not get his car up to its normal quick speed and the motor wasn’t running on all cylinders. Crew Chief Craig Masters bought the car down pit road to change a number of things on the car to see if they could solve the miss. The crew did a great job changing the battery, the carburetor and the spark plugs, but were not able to solve the issue on pit road.

Hathaway went back onto the track and picked up a few positions finishing 26th in a large field of 35 cars.

Hathaway was disappointed with the run at Montreal. “We didn’t even get a chance to race this weekend and show what we can do on the road courses.” He said.  “I’m very proud of our road course efforts this year and this wasn’t the way we wanted to end it. We will diagnose the issue we had today back at the shop, put the bad luck behind us and finish up the next 3 races strong.”

Fans can follow the team and get updates throughout the season through the Team’s website www.team3red.com, on Facebook at Facebook.com team3red.edhakonsonracing and on twitter @jasonhathaway3.

Photo: In front of the crowd at Montreal- Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve

Photo Credit: Joe Hamilton

Ed Hakonson Racing is proud to be partnered with Snap-on Tools, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Vortex Brake Pads, Napoleon Grills, Castrol, Fast Eddie Racewear, Choko Motorsports, Praxair and Cathcart Trucking and King Brewery.

About Snap-on Tools: Snap-on Tools is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers in the marine, power sports and aviation industries. Visit www.snapon.com

About Rockstar Energy Drink: “ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars!

About Vortex Brake Pads: Vortex Brake Pads is a proud Canadian company, manufacturing the highest quality aftermarket brake pads for all automotive segments. Vortex products are well researched, proven in on track and off track testing and are produced in a high quality manufacturing environment. For more information visit www.vortexbrakepads.com

For additional information please contact: Jamie Hakonson @905-642-1010 or [email protected]

August 5, 2012- Trois-Rivieres, Quebec – Jason Hathaway in his #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge once again showed that hard work and a great team are essential to be successful in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.  Hathaway was on track for a great finish until a part failure ended his day in the JuliaWine.com 100 at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres this past weekend.

Practice went well for the team, posting a 6^th on the speed charts and Hathaway was happy with his race machine on Saturday afternoon.  Hathaway qualified 11th in a deep field of 32 competitors. With a stable car underneath him Hathaway wasn’t concerned about his starting spot.

“Qualifying was a little off where we wanted to be, but that’s okay. It is a long race and we are pretty confident with the setup we have. Hopefully the weather holds off tomorrow.” Said Hathaway on Saturday afternoon.

Looming storms and rain moved in a Sunday afternoon and caused problem for teams. Thunder and lightning along with torrential rain stopped the race just after the wave of the green flag and Teams and drivers took shelter and waited out the 2 hour rain delay.

Once racing got underway, Hathaway slipped back in the field after being spun out. He gathered it back up and started his trek towards the front. After a long green flag run, Hathaway had worked his way up to the 11th spot by lap 22. With some great driving and steady rhythm Hathaway earned numerous positions and was running 5^th with 8 laps to go.

Unfortunately, Hathaway’s luck ran out with only 4 laps to go, while passing for 4^th spot, when a part failure caused Hathaway to drop back in the field and finish 15th.

Hathaway summed up the team’s day. “We have had some bad luck the last 2 events. We are strong though as a team and we will battle back. Our car was pretty good today and super-fast. We are showing that we can contend for wins lately and that means a lot in this series with the tough competition each and every week.”

The Juliawine.com 100 will be broadcast on TSN2 on August 11, 2012 at 9:30 pm.

Jason Hathaway and the #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge will be back in action August 17th & 18th as part of the NASCAR Nationwide weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec.

Check out the Team on their website www.team3red.com, on twitter @jasonhathaway3 and “Like” them on facebook team3red.edhakonsonracing.

Photo Credit- Joe Hamilton

Ed Hakonson Racing is proud to be partnered with Snap-on Tools, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Vortex Brake Pads, Napoleon Grills, Castrol, Fast Eddie Racewear, Choko Motorsports, Praxair and Cathcart Trucking and King Brewery.

About Snap-on Tools: Snap-on Tools is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers in the marine, power sports and aviation industries. Visit www.snapon.com

About Rockstar Energy Drink: “ROCKSTAR is the world’s most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles – from athletes to rock stars!

About Vortex Brake Pads: Vortex Brake Pads is a proud Canadian company, manufacturing the highest quality aftermarket brake pads for all automotive segments. Vortex products are well researched, proven in on track and off track testing and are produced in a high quality manufacturing environment. For more information visit www.vortexbrakepads.com

For additional information please contact: Jamie Hakonson @905-642-1010 or [email protected]