Jason Hathaway, driver of the No. 3 ASSA Abloy/Leland Chevrolet, competed in the highly anticipated NASCAR Canada Series race at Ohsweken Speedway on Thursday night, marking round six of the 13-race schedule. This event was particularly notable as it’s the only dirt track race of the season and was Hathaway’s first-ever experience on a dirt oval.
Determined to make the most of his inaugural dirt track outing, Hathaway maximized his track time during the 30-minute practice session, continuously adapting and learning the nuances of dirt racing. His efforts in his heat race, to set the grid for the feature race, further showcased his determination and adaptability as he worked hard to gain valuable experience.
Starting from the 12th position in the 100-lap Freshstone Dirt Classic, Hathaway battled fiercely throughout the race. Despite the challenging conditions and the intense competition, he managed to secure a 14th-place finish in the No. 3 ASSA Abloy/Leland Chevrolet. Although the result was not as high as he had hoped, Hathaway’s resilience and dedication were evident throughout the race.
Through six races of the 2024 season, Hathaway remains firmly in fifth place in the overall championship standings.
“We knew coming into this race that it would be a learning experience,” said Hathaway. “I’m proud of the E.H.R. team and how hard they worked to make the car comfortable for me. I learned a lot in my first dirt track race, the track is always changing and with the competition so intense, this was a bit of a tough night for us. But we toughed it and now we’re headed out west to a couple of fun tracks and I’m excited to show what we can do.”
The Freshstone Dirt Classic will be broadcast on TSN on Saturday, July 20th at 2 p.m. and on RDS2, Saturday, July 27th at 5:30 p.m. All races are streamed live on TSN+ and through FloRacing in the United States.
The 2024 NASCAR Canada Series will consist of 13 total races in six provinces on a mixture of oval tracks, along with road and street courses. The E.H.R. team now heads west and returns to action on Saturday, July 20th at Sutherland Automotive Speedway in Saskatoon, SK.
Jason Hathaway and E.H.R. are proud to partner with ASSA Abloy, Weiser, Leland Industries, Sangsin Brake, HGC and Fast Eddie Speedwear & Choko for the 2024 season.
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