Stouffville, Ontario- May 22, 2017-  After a very busy qualifying day for Jason Hathaway and his Team, Hathaway showed his road course skills scoring a top 10 finish in a rain soaked event at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

Blazing new Kubota colours on the Team’s hauler, car and team apparel the Team stood out trackside. The Team’s practice on Saturday was cut short when Hathaway didn’t like the sound of the motor under the hood of his race machine.

The Team elected to change the motor on their #3 Kubota Chevrolet. With great Team work Hathaway was ready in time for qualifying later that afternoon. He laid down some impressive laps and posted a 9^th place starting spot for the 51-lap race on Sunday afternoon.

Wet weather loomed over the 2.459-mile road course and by the time that the green flag was ready to fly a light rain started to come down creating standing water on the track. Crew Chief Craig Masters brought Hathaway down pit road with the rest of the field and geared up his race car with rain tires.

By just after the half way point Hathaway had worked his way up to 3^rd in the running order.  As the race played out, the rain stopped, the track dried, and the Team put their slick tires back on the car and sent Hathaway back to work.

With 15 laps to go the skies opened back up soaking the track with rain. With the change in conditions, the call was for rain tires once again.

Several caution laps filled the last laps of the race and the 25-car field was under a full course caution and the race went into overtime.

Under green the significant rain fall slowed the race pace and limited the driver’s ability to really race each other. Hathaway finished 8^th.

Jason Hathaway will be back in action this coming weekend in the APC Late Model Series season opener at Sunset Speedway near Barrie, Ontario.

T3R/EHR is proud to be partnered with Kubota Canada, HGC The Harmon Group, Choko Motorsports, Fast Eddie Racewear and DSI.

Fans can keep up with Jason and the rest of T3R/EHR at their Ed Hakonson Racing page on Facebook, on Twitter (@JasonHathaway3 or @EHRT3R), Instagram (jasonhathaway3) and are encouraged to visit their official webpage (www.Team3Red.com) for all updates on the 2017 season.

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

Stouffville, Ontario- May 18, 2017- DSI Services, owned and operated out of Timmins, Ontario announced today that they will be continuing their partnership with Team 3 Red/ Ed Hakonson Racing team in 2017.

DSI Services, originating in 2013, is excited about continuing their support of the team. DSI has proudly supported organizations and clubs throughout their community.

“We really enjoyed our time with the Team in 2016 and we are looking forward to another great year with Jason and Ed and their entire Team.“ said DSI’s Maurice Duguay Jr.

“We are thankful for DSI’s continued support of our racing efforts this season. We have enjoyed building our relationship with them and we are truly looking forward to helping create a bigger awareness of what they do.” says Team Owner and Timmins native Ed Hakonson.

Jason Hathaway and his #3 Kubota Chevrolet will kick off their 2017 racing schedule this coming weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park near Bowmanville, Ontario. After some successful finishes at the road course over the past few appearances, including a win in 2015, Hathaway and his Team are excited to get back to the track.

T3R/EHR is proud to be partnered with Kubota Canada, HGC The Harmon Group, Choko Motorsports, Fast Eddie Racewear and DSI.

Fans can keep up with Jason and the rest of T3R/EHR at their Ed Hakonson Racing page on Facebook on Twitter or Instagram and are encouraged to visit their official webpage www.Team3Red.com for all updates on the 2017 season

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

STOUFFVILLE, ONTARIO- May 9, 2017- As Jason Hathaway and his Team 3 Red/E.H.R. prepare for their 2017 race season, they will once again have the assistance of longtime and valued partner HGC to get their equipment to each of their events.

The Harman Group of Companies has extended their agreement with Team 3 Red/ Ed Hakonson Racing after a successful inaugural season in 2013. HGC will serve as the Official Carrier of Team 3 Red for the 2017 NASCAR Pinty’s Series schedule as well as the Team’s Late Model efforts on the APC Tour and the Parts for Trucks Maritime Pro Stock Tour.

Employing over 295 drivers with offices in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Pointe-Claire, QC, Chatham, Ontario, Abbotsford, British Columbia and Caledon, Ontario, HGC services the food and beverage industry by providing door to door refrigerated transportation to the United States and Mexico.

“Jason and the team are great partners and we are glad to be back on board for 2017.” said company President Jas Shoker. “This had proven to be a great venue for us to bring our clients and employees and it really resonates. We are looking forward to another great year.”

“HGC assistance is vital to us getting to the track during our race schedule and they have been great partners. Their recruitment efforts for 2017 are in full effect and we hope to help them recruit drivers for their expanding team.” said Team owner Ed Hakonson.

MARKHAM, ON- (May 5, 2017) – Kubota Canada Ltd., Markham, ON and Ed Hakonson Racing/Team 3 Red of Stouffville, ON today jointly announced they have entered into an agreement that will see the Kubota brand carried as the Team’s primary sponsor on their #3 Kubota Chevrolet. Jason Hathaway and his team will run three NASCAR Pinty’s Series races this season. They will bookend the 2017 season racing both opening and closing weekends on the road course at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, plus the Choko/Fast Eddie 250 at Delaware Speedway June 3^rd.

“We are so excited to be partnered with Kubota for our 3 NPS events this season. The new paint scheme looks awesome and we are proud to say that we own several Kubota pieces of equipment. We are eager to share our experience and introduce the brand to racing fans on our NASCAR schedule.” added Jamie Hakonson, Marketing Manager for E.H.R/Team 3 Red.

In addition to racing, the #3 Kubota Chevrolet car will make several special appearances at events in Ontario along with Kubota’s On Tour special events vehicle pictured below. “We’ll really make a big splash when both rigs show up at an event,” Allison says. “This is all about keeping our brand in front of the public in a tangible way that’s memorable for everyone in attendance. Watch our website, Kubota.ca, for the appearance schedule.

The 2016 race season was a rollercoaster ride for Team 3 Red. There were ups and downs, nerve-wracking moments, and great highlights. From the lows out West, to the podium finishes out East and at home, the season was filled with spectacular moments. Each and every race was an unpredictable ride. Discover the adventure that was 2016:

May 22 – Clarington 200, CT Motorsport Park

The first race of the season was a heart-stopper. Hathaway had the most lead laps of anyone with a total of 31. Towards the end of the race, the #3 Raybestos/ HGC Chevrolet had to scatter when it was pushed off course. Hathaway and Team 3 Red finished the race in ninth place. A top 10 finish isn’t the worst way to start the season, but it was a disappointment after the dominating performance.

June 18 – Dickies’ Leland 300, Sunset Speedway

Hoping to redeem himself and the team after the Clarington race, Hathaway was excited to get back on the track. On lap 63, those dreams of redemption were dashed when two cars collided in front of him and he didn’t have enough time to slow down. His #3 Raybestos/ HGC Chevrolet suffered extensive front-end damage. While he got back on the course to try to get some points, the podium was out of reach.

June 24 – CRS Express 300, Chaudiere

Team 3 Red went to Quebec with a great car. The whole race went beautifully, but as the win was in sight the car tightened up. The ill-handling car prevented the Team from becoming three-peat champs of the Autodrome Chaudiere. Team 3 Red settled for 7th position.

July 3 – ICAR 100, Circuit ICAR

The second race in Quebec started out well. Hathaway found his rhythm quickly and positioned himself in the top ten. The streak ended quickly when, on lap 4, the axle of the car broke, forcing Hathaway into pit road. All fixed up, Hathaway flew around the track, getting himself in 6th position, but the lack of cautions meant he couldn’t gain back his lap. The team finished in 21st position.

July 16 – Pinty’s Grand Prix, The Ex

The Pinty’s Series Grand Prix took place at the Toronto Exhibition Fair grounds. At the halfway point in the race, Hathaway, determined for a good showing, made an aggressive move on the 4th place car. Unfortunately, Hathaway spun out, losing him some valuable time. Cautions prevented him from regaining his position, and he finished the Grand Prix in 11th place.

July 23 – Alberta 300, Edmonton Int Raceway

After the Indy, the Team headed out West with high hopes. The race at the Edmonton International Speedway turned out to be a tough one. Hathaway was slammed by another car and sent to the outside wall. The hit ended his night at lap 103.

July 27 – Prairie 250, Wyant Group Raceway

The second race out West took place in Saskatoon. Hathaway had a great start and by lap 92 was leading the pack. For 49 laps, the #3 Raybestos/ HGC Chevrolet kept its position in the lead. With 33 laps to go a vibration in the car crushed Team 3 Red’s podium dreams; a broken axle prevented the car from going back out on the track.

Aug 14 – Can-Am 50 Tours, Trois-Rivieres

The Grand Prix at Trois-Rivieres was another let down for the team. The broken axle reared its head again and Hathaway ended the night in 18th position.

Aug 20- Bumper to Bumper 300, RiversidThe Team’s luck finally changed in the Maritimes. The race at Riverside put the whole team on the edge of their seats. The long 300 lap race worked in the team’s favour. Despite a slight penalty and the unfortunate maneuvers of a lapped car, Hathaway and Team 3 Red ended the night on the podium with a third place finish.

September 4 – Can-Am 200, CTMP

Hathaway came into the race as the defending champion. His experience on the course proved an asset as he maintained his fifth place starting position until the checkered flag. In a season that was marred with mishaps, finishing the 51 laps without incident was a confidence-boosting accomplishment.

September 10 – Lucas Oil 250, St-EustacheWeather delays and aggressive driving from a rookie driver prevented Hathaway and the team from finding their rhythm.  Hathaway was spun three times in the race, yet each time he climbed his way back into the top 10. His desire to put himself at the top of the pack earned Hathaway an aggressive driving penalty, bumping him from 6th place to a 10th place finish.

September 17 – Kawartha 250

The final race of the season was a cinematic ending. Hathaway announced his retirement just days before the race. After getting washed out on the Saturday, Sunday came around with perfect weather. Great strategy, a great team, and great weather, came together for a fantastic race. Hathaway dominated the field, earning Team 3 Red a top podium finish. It was the perfect way for Hathaway to end his full time career.The past summer was one for the record books, Jason Hathaway made the decision to step down from full time racing, the Team 3 Red family got to celebrate the marriage of Jason and Jamie, and we ended it all on a great note at the Kawartha 250. Thank all our sponsors and our fans for supporting us through all of the ups and downs!

Stouffville, Ontario. September 19, 2016 – Jason Hathaway and his #3 Raybestos/Thornbury Clear Choice Pools/HGC Chevrolet dominated the field on Sunday afternoon for the Kawartha 250 with a 5-second margin of victory, bringing home his 3rd win at Kawartha Speedway. After the announcement of Hathaway’s retirement from full time competition on Thursday afternoon, the team had one intention on race day and that was to back up their 2015 win with another Kawartha 250 win. With rain looming all day, the team made quick work of their practice session and fine-tuned their car. Hathaway was 7th on the speed charts, but content with his race machine for the 250 lap event. The skies did open up in the early afternoon and washed out the remainder of the day.

The team regrouped Sunday morning for qualifying and Hathaway put his #3 Chevrolet 7th on the grid. The race finally got underway at 1pm with perfect racing weather, sunny skies and warm temperatures. In the true style that has made him an awesome short track winner, Hathaway got to work at the drop of the green flag and by lap 59 was running 2nd. The field rotated through their first round of pit stops under caution and Hathaway and his team elected to stay out, assuming the lead on lap 65. Hathaway stayed on point until lap 148, when he came down pit road for tires and fuel under caution and went out 5th in the running order. Hathaway’s car was again on rails and he regained the lead on lap 175, never looking back. In dominating style Hathaway lapped the field up to 7th place, fought off numerous restarts and held the lead until the checkered flag flew.

An emotional Jason Hathaway climbed from his car on Sunday afternoon, after an impressive burnout, to the cheers of the crowd at Kawartha Speedway with his family around him. “I couldn’t have scripted this win today any better. We had a strong car, great work in the pits by my crew and great strategy. We stuck to our plan and it worked so well for us here today. This is a great way to end my NPS full time career. Thanks to Ed and Heidi Hakonson for all of their support, my guys and their families and all of our sponsors that have been with us through thick and thin. We appreciate all of the kind messages that our family and team have received over the past few days and are thankful for our racing family that we are a proud part of in this country.”

STOUFFVILLE, ONTARIO. September 15, 2016 – Jason Hathaway and his #3 NASCAR Pinty’s Series team will be hitting the track for the last time as a full time competitor this coming weekend at Kawartha Speedway. After a very successful on track career spanning 12 seasons and 121 straight NASCAR races, Jason Hathaway will be stepping away from full time competition in the series.

“I have had a great career and I am extremely proud of my accomplishments and our team’s accomplishments on the track. Narrowly missing the Championship several times and 8 NASCAR wins are some of my cherished accomplishments. I think my greatest and most humbling achievement was being honored as the 2015 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Most Popular Driver. We have accomplished so much as a team and as a racing family. We have travelled across the country, met some great people and fans along the way and have built some truly awesome friendships with NASCAR officials and fellow competitors. The team we have built is a tight knit group that truly enjoy being around each other and are a part of each other’s family.”

“My wife Jamie and I feel that 2017 is a great time to pursue some other projects we have on the go and want to spend more time with our children. We have enjoyed having them with us trackside and nothing had brought me more joy in all of my accomplishments than to see the love that they have been shown by our racing family in the shop and at the track. The coolest memories of my racing career will always be the snapshots of our kids growing up and revelling in watching Dad “do his job” on the race track each week. I love being their hero. My family has always been very supportive of my career and have stood by me with all of the ups and downs that racing brings. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. Thanks to all of the crew members that I have worked with over my years in racing. To my shop and crew guys, Don, Gary, Graham, JT, Phil, Jeff, Rich and Grunt; thank you to you and your families for all of the dedication you have given me. The average person doesn’t understand the time that is involved in this sport and I appreciate the commitment you have given this team and myself. Thank you to all of my sponsors over the past 12 seasons. I am especially thankful for our team owner Ed Hakonson for all of his time and support in allowing me to pursue the sport I love so much.” – Jason Hathaway

Saint-Eustache, Quebec- September 10, 2016– Jason Hathaway and his #3 Raybestos/Fast Eddie Speedwear Chevrolet had an eventful race at the flat Autodrome Saint-Eustache oval near Montreal, Quebec.

Hathaway’s car came off the trailer pretty stable and he practiced well, gaining 7th place in the first session and 4th place in the second session. The looming rain finally came in the late afternoon just before the qualifying session and the starting field was set by the times established in the first practice.

The excitement started with the drop of the green flag as the 16 car field-barrelled into corner one. A rookie driver sailed into the corner and spun Hathaway causing damage to the car. Crew Chief Craig Masters brought the car down pit road and the team cleared away the damaged fiberglass. Coming back into the race, Hathaway started 14th in the field and worked his way up to 7th place. The caution flag was brought out as Hathaway was once again spun by the 18 car, putting Hathaway a lap down to the leaders. NASCAR then suspended the race due to rain.

An hour later, the race got back underway and the team made some more repairs to the car and focused on getting themselves into a position to earn their lap back. The chance finally came on lap 115. Once they were back on the lead lap, the Team didn’t look back. Hathaway was a man on a mission and drove his way up to 2nd place by lap 177.

With 5 laps to go, Hathaway was spun again by the 18 car, the same driver that spun him earlier in the race. The wreck put the team back to 10th position. With a green-white-checkered finish, Hathaway drove his way back to 6th place. Hathaway was assessed an aggressive driving penalty under caution and was scored 10th in the official finish.

Hathaway was frustrated with their great night being hampered by one driver the entire race. “We had a great car tonight,” he explained. “It’s a shame that some drivers can’t just be patient and smart all at the same time. When you come up on one driver every lap and wonder how he is going to race you or wreck you, it isn’t good for the sport. NASCAR can only officiate so much and the rest is up to us as drivers to settle on the track. Our team did an awesome job dealing with what was put in front of us and I’m proud to have them behind me. They showed class and caliber.”

The Lucas Oil 250 will air on TSN on Sunday, September 18th and 1pm EST.

Jason Hathaway and his NASCAR Pinty’s Series team will return to the track for the final race of the 2016 season on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 for the Kawartha 250 at Kawartha Speedway.

Antigonish, NS- August 21, 2016– After living through one of the Team’s toughest seasons, Jason Hathaway earned himself a 3rd place podium finish on Saturday night.

Hathaway and his #3 Raybestos/Fast Eddie Speedwear Chevrolet were fast off the trailer and in both practice sessions saw the top of the speed charts. With that confidence in his car and his love for the track, Hathaway went out and posted a career high 3rd place qualifying effort on the 14 degree high banks of the 1/3 mile oval.

Hathaway took advantage of his great starting spot with the drop of the green flag and took over 2nd place on lap two. He later settled into 3rd place and logged laps until the first caution came out on lap 56. Crew Chief Craig Masters brought him down pit road for fuel on lap 59. The team was served a penalty for a minor incident on pit road and restarted the race in the 12th spot.

With a long green flag run leading up to the half way point, Hathaway worked his way back up into the 7th spot and came in for tires on the next caution. The boys did an awesome job on the tire stop and picked up 4 spots in the pits for their driver, sending him back out onto the track in 3rd.

It was on lap 242 that Hathaway finally took the lead and broke away from the field. He held off the field on restarts and stayed out front for 47 laps. A lapped car caused issues for Hathaway. It deliberately held him up while he was trying to pass, losing Hathaway the lead with only 10 laps to go in the long 300 lap event.

The 2015 NASCAR Canada Most Popular Driver was excited about the team’s performance at Riverside: “It is awesome to finally be back up here on the podium. We have had a tough season so far and it was great to get out front and run competitively. The boys did an awesome job on the tire stop and that helped us huge. We really wanted to win tonight for our little boy who had to stay home sick tonight, but really this finish is like a win for us tonight. I have to thank our owner and all of our sponsors for sticking with us over the last little bit!