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 jamie@team3red.com

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 jamie@team3red.com

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 jamie@team3red.com

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 jamie@team3red.com

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 jamie@team3red.com

July 25th, 2012 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan- After posting 3 podium finishes in as many races, Jason Hathaway in his #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge had his streak come to a heartbreaking end at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
After practice the team was sitting 6th on the speed charts. With a tight qualifying field, Hathaway qualified 9th.

“We are starting 9th, but the car is good and we have 250 laps to save our stuff and we will be there at the end at the front at the end.” Said Hathaway after qualifying.

Once the green flag was dropped, as with previous races, it didn’t take Hathaway long to make his way up through the field.

Crew Chief Craig Masters called Hathaway down pit road for fuel and a chassis adjustment on lap 77 that improved Hathaway’s car and set him up for a long green flag run.

On lap 131, Hathaway brought his race machine down pit road for right side tires. The crew did a great job and sent him out 3rd in the running order.

Hathaway set his focus on the lead and earned 2nd on lap 145. With a superb re start by Hathaway he challenged for the lead and pulled into the top spot on lap 161.

Hathaway earned valuable points for leading the field and pulled away from the second and third place cars.

The awesome string of finishes came to a grinding halt for the team when on the re-start on lap 195, Hathaway felt something break in the rear end of his car.
Hathaway was relegated to the pits to the attention of his crew where they diagnosed a broken suspension part. He finished a heart breaking 21st. Although the race did not turn out the way the Team wanted Hathaway did maintain his 5th spot in the Championship points battle.

Hathaway was disappointed with the finish, but excited about the team’s momentum. “We had a wicked car tonight and I was comfortable with the car out front leading. A finish like this is hard for our team. We found something in the last 3 races and to have the western swing end like this is heartbreaking. I am so proud of my guys though. They give me all they have each weekend. We have shown just how strong our team is this season and that we are in the hunt up front. We will be back up front again.”

The Team will have a weekend off before their next event August 4 & 5 at the GP3R in Trois Rivieres, Quebec.

The Velocity Prairie Thunder 250 from Saskatoon will air on TSN2 on Saturday August 4th at 6:30PM Eastern.

Fans can follow the Team in a number of ways; the Team website www.team3red.com, or “Like” the Team on Facebook at team3red.edhakonsonracing and on Twitter @ehrt3r and @jasonhathaway3.

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 jamie@team3red.com

July 22, 2012 – Edmonton, Alberta – Jason Hathaway in his #3 Snap-on Tools/ Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge once again backed up his podium finish at Motoplex Speedway with a 2nd place finish at the Edmonton 100 Sunday morning!

With this being the first visit for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series since 2010, the newly configured 2.256-mile, 13 turn road course at the Edmonton City Centre Airport, Hathaway used the track walk and practice sessions to work through the course.

“This looks like it will be a pretty fast track. There are some long straight-aways and a few hairpins, which should make this fun on Sunday with all of us on track!” Hathaway commented after final practice on Saturday afternoon.

In a deep field of competitors separated by 10^ths of  a second Hathaway qualified 8th for the 28 lap event.

As with any road course the first turn of the first lap is always key and Hathaway did a great job getting through the initial turn and working his way through the field. By the half-way point Hathaway had his race machine up to 6th and was steadily gaining time on the leaders every lap.

Some great driving and a great handling race car in the closing laps of the race showed Hathaway’s road course talent. He out braked and out drove his competitors into corner 1 and moved up to 4th.

With a great restart after a late race caution Hathaway drove his way through a wild pack of spinning cars and moved into 2nd place. On the last restart of the race, with only 1 lap to go, Hathaway put the pressure on the lead car and gave the fans a great show.

“This was a great day today for this team. We ran top 5 all day and we just kept digging each lap. It got a little wild at the end, but we made it through and brought this Team home another podium finish!  Thanks to all of our sponsors and we are proud of our finish today. It was great to come back to Edmonton with this new track configuration and all the awesome fans!” Said Hathaway in Victory Lane after the race.

The Edmonton Indy 100 will be aired on TSN2 on Saturday July 28^th at 3pm EST.

The E.H.R Team is on to the final race of the western swing at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, July 25^th.

Photo: Post Race-Edmonton

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 jamie@team3red.com