Honda Indy Toronto sees Hunter-Reay win third race-in-a-row [w/video]

Although Canadian fan favourites had strong crowd support all weekend, they experienced a number of challenges on race day. Hometown boy James Hinchcliffe had his race come to an abrupt finish due to mechanical with 39 laps to go while Alex Tagliani battled his way to a tenth place finish. Catch all the race highlights and tight battles condensed into the 4-minute video clip below.




Crowds also got to see the new Honda Civic Si HFP in action, serving duty as the official Honda Indy Toronto pace car alongside Grand Marshal (and Canadian millionaire-turned-TV star) Robert Herjavec. His Grand Marshal duties included giving the famous "drivers, start your engines" command and participating in the Drivers Parade. Herjavec is also a successful race car driver and competed in two Ferrari Challenge races at the Honda Indy.

According to race promoters the grandstands, suites, vendor facilities and general admission areas were full – and indicative of year-over-year growth in all areas of measurement.

The 2012 race featured an action-packed schedule including three fundraisers: a YMCA Relay Race, a Bay Street Grand Prix charity race in support of Sunnybrook Hospital, and the popular Free Friday no charge admission at the track, courtesy of the Ontario Honda Dealers Association. Onsite activities included an expanded Honda World, Dr. Pepper Cooler Can Racing and of course some samples, Hot Wheels displays and activities, a busy Craft Beer House as well as an international fast food lane. The major fan areas were covered with people – including a large percentage of families this year taking advantage of the good weather and festival-like atmosphere the Honda Indy offers on the only Canadian stop for the series.

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