MIRABEL, QC – JUNE 3, 2012 – Jason Hathaway in his #3 Snap-on Tools/Rockstar Energy Drink/Vortex Brake Pads Dodge had a great race going, running in the top 5, until he ran into electrical issues on his racing machine. Heading to the 16 turn track at Circuit ICAR, the weather did not look promising for the weekend.
Saturday’s practice was limited due to heavy rains and qualifying scheduled for late Saturday afternoon was cancelled. Sunday’s starting field was set according to owner points from the 2011 NASCAR CTS season. Hathaway lined up 7th on the starting grid for Sunday afternoon’s race.
The rainy skies lifted and the sun began to break just before noon on Sunday. The team hosted Rockstar trackside and there was tons of activity around the Team hauler and with Jason at the car during the autograph session.
By lap 2 of the 30 lap race Hathaway had worked his way to 5th in the running order. A restart on lap 5 positioned Hathaway in 3rd and he was finding a steady rhythm. Just before the half way point Hathaway radioed into his crew that something sounded amiss with his racing machine. He brought his car down pit road to the attention of his crew. They diagnosed the electrical problem and went to work. The crew finished up their job and sent Hathaway back out onto the track, but were a number of green flag laps down making the repairs. Hathaway got back to up speed pretty quickly, but with limited laps left in the race he couldn’t make his way back up to the front where he had been running. He finished 23rd.
“This was a tough weekend for us. The water played havoc with our electrical system and that is what bit us. The car was feeling really good and we were in line to run up front for sure this weekend. Our guys never gave up when I had to come in and they got me back out onto the track. The road courses are tricky, but they are fun and the crowds are great!” said Hathaway after the race.
The next race on the schedule will take the Team to their first oval of the 2012 season, June 16th at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park near Bowmanville, ON.
The Team will be making an appearance this Thursday at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, a hospital close to Team owner Ed Hakonson ’s heart, spending most of his childhood in that hospital. Jason and some of his crew will visit with the children and let them see a live race car up close.
SPONSORS: 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
From Jamie Hakonson
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