Mike Christopher Jr.

Mike Christopher Jr.
Born	(1999-04-06) April 6, 1999 (age 26) Wolcott, Connecticut, U.S.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
Truck no., team	No. 62 (Halmar Friesen Racing)
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour career
Debut season	2021
Current team	Mike Curb
Years active	2021–2022, 2025–present
Car number	77
Crew chief	Gary Putnam
Starts	5
Championships	0
Wins	1
Poles	0
Best finish	28th in 2022
Statistics up to date as of August 29, 2025.

Michael Christopher Jr. (born April 6, 1999) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 62 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for Halmar Friesen Racing, and part-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, driving the No. 77 for Mike Curb.

Career

Early career

Christopher has previously competed in series such as the Modified Racing Series, the Tri-Track Open Modified Series, the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour, the Indoor Auto Racing Championship, and the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. ^[1]

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

On August 29, 2025, it was revealed that Christopher will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, driving for Halmar Friesen Racing. ^[2]

Personal life

He is the son of Mike Christopher, who competed in the series from 1994 to 2012, and the nephew of the late Ted Christopher, who was a former champion of the series. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Craftsman Truck Series

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	NCTC	Pts	Ref
2025	Halmar Friesen Racing	62	Toyota	DAY	ATL	LVS	HOM	MAR	BRI	CAR	TEX	KAN	NWS	CLT	NSH	MCH	POC	LRP	IRP	GLN	RCH	DAR	BRI	NHA	ROV	TAL	MAR	PHO	-*	-*

Whelen Modified Tour

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	NWMTC	Pts	Ref
2021	Tommy Baldwin Racing	7	Chevy	MAR	STA	RIV	JEN	OSW	RIV	NHA	NRP	STA	BEE	OSW	RCH	RIV 14	STA			54th	30	[6]
2022				NSM 3	RCH	RIV	LEE	JEN 1										TMP 2	MAR	28th	162	[7]
	Beth Baldwin	1	Chevy						MND 13	RIV	WAL	NHA	CLM	TMP	LGY	OSW	RIV
2025	Mike Curb	77	Chevy	NSM	THO	NWS	SEE	RIV	WMM	LMP 14	MON	MON	THO	RCH	OSW 12	RIV	NHA	THO	MAR	-*	-*	[8]

SMART Modified Tour

SMART Modified Tour results
Year	Car owner	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	SMTC	Pts	Ref
2025	Curb Racing	77	N/A	FLO	AND	SBO	ROU 3	HCY	FCS	CRW	CPS	CAR	CRW	DOM	FCS	TRI	NWS	-*	-*	[9]

References

1. "Mike Christopher". The Third Turn. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
2. Courchesne, Shawn (August 29, 2025). "Exclusive: Mike Christopher Jr. To Make NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut At NHMS". RaceDayCT.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
3. "Theodore Christopher". legacy.com. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017. Theodore Christopher Obituary
4. "Three-Time SK Mod Champ Mike Christopher Sr. Joins Field For TickMike.com All-Star Event". Race Day CT. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
5. "Mike Christopher Jr. helping carry the family torch with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour". NASCAR . August 15, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
6. "Mike Christopher Jr. – 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
7. "Mike Christopher Jr. – 2022 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
8. "Mike Christopher Jr. – 2025 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
9. "Mike Christopher, Jr. - 2025 Season Results - SMART Modified Tour Powered by Pace-O-Matic". The Third Turn. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

External links

• Mike Christopher Jr. driver statistics at Racing-Reference