STOUFFVILLE, ON – The next chapter of one of the NASCAR Canada Series’ most respected organizations officially begins today as former series champion Jason Hathaway and Jamie Hakonson-Hathaway are excited to announce that they are the new owners of the Team 3 Red/EHR franchise.
The team was founded in 2001 by longtime series supporter Ed Hakonson, who passed away just over a year ago. This ownership group is committed to continuing the vision and competitive spirit that helped build the organization into a championship operation.
Under the new structure, Hathaway will assume ownership of the team’s #3 entry, with Jamie Hakonson-Hathaway owning the #8.
The #3 program enters the 2026 NASCAR Canada Series season with a strong lineup already in place. Rising star Connor Bell will pilot the car in road & street course competition, while veteran Canadian racing standout Alex Tagliani will handle driving duties in oval events. The primary objective for the #3 team this season will be to contend for the NASCAR Canada Series Owners’ Championship while continuing to emphasize driver development for the future.
“It’s our mission to compete at the highest level of racing in Canada,” said Jason Hathaway. “We have a strong program this year. Connor had an outstanding two races with us last year, winning in his first ever series race and NASCAR’s inaugural event at Calabogie Motorsports Park, followed by a podium finish at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. And Tagliani has been a winner on both ovals and road courses.”
Hathaway believes the combination of Bell’s emerging talent and Tagliani’s experience gives the team a strong foundation moving forward.
“We’ll be able to continue to work with Connor in his development, and we can call on the tremendous experience and knowledge of Alex to help further our goals and compete for an Owners’ Championship,” Hathaway added. “We’re proud to make this announcement to encourage and promote the tremendous work that Ed began with this team.”
Maintaining the Team 3 Red/EHR name and preserving the values and competitive standards established by Ed Hakonson remains central to the organization’s future direction. With this new ownership structure, Team 3 Red/EHR is poised to foster growth and development while remaining a force in Canadian motorsports for years to come.
The Team is proud to be partnered with HGC, Sangsin Brake, Fast Eddie Racewear and Choko Motorsports. For additional information please contact Jamie Hakonson-Hathaway @jamie@team3red.com or visit the team’s socials @ehrt3r,@Team3Red/EdHakonsonRacing.