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Christian Hanger Wins Heat; Lands on Podium in $7,500 Thunderhill Special!
(August 9, 2020) Christian Hanger, of Winchester, Tennessee, unloaded his Crate Late Model at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Summertown, Tennessee on August 7-8 for the 'King of the Hill' special, which was sanctioned by the Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series. On Friday night at the Volunteer State venue, Christian laid down the quickest lap in his group during the qualifying session before securing an impressive heat race triumph. After rolling off from the outside of the second row in Saturday's 60-lap feature event, Christian had focus set on the hefty $7,500 payday. He moved up to as high as second in the running order before eventually winding up third and on the podium behind only race winner Brandon Williams and runner-up Michael Page! Complete results from the lucrative 'King of the Hill' weekend can be accessed online at www.crateracinusa.com.

Hanger Returns to Racing Action in Super Late Model at TST
(August 2, 2020) For the first time in several weeks, Christian Hanger Racing returned to the racetrack - this time at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama on Saturday night, August 1. A weekly Super Late Model show was held at TST last night and a $1,200 winner's check was on the line. Christian Hanger clicked off the seventh quickest lap overall during the qualifying session for the ground-pounding Supers and later rolled off from the inside of the fourth row in the A-Main. The Winchester, Tennessee ace then hung around the top ten throughout the contest and eventually landed right where he started... in the seventh finishing position. Complete results from last night at the track deemed as the "Hornets Nest" can be located online at www.talladegashorttrack.com.

Christian Hanger Suffers Mechanical Woes in Last Minute Trip to ECM...
(July 12, 2020) Christian Hanger Racing made a last minute decision to head to ECM Speedway in Bremen, Alabama on Saturday evening, July 11. Their #29 team competed for the $4,000 top prize in a Southern All Stars Dirt Late Model Series (SAS) shootout. Christian Hanger timed in tenth fastest in his group during the qualifying session and later advanced into the $4,000 to win headliner through his consolation race. As he was making his way through the talented field in the 40-lapper, a broken axle sent Christian pitside and relegated him to a disappointing twenty-second place effort. Full results from last night at ECM Speedway can be viewed online at www.sasdirt.com.

Hanger Tackles Four Different Venues Over Hectic Independence Day Weekend
(July 5, 2020) Christian Hanger Racing endured a long, extended weekend of Super Late Model racing from July 1-4 in special events at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas, Ark-La-Tex Speedway in Vivian, Louisiana, Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee, and Thunderhill Raceway Park in Summertown, Tennessee. In a $4,000 to win COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) special on Wednesday in Little Rock, Christian Hanger placed fourth in his heat race and started up front in the B-Main, but contact on the first circuit with another competitor caused him to pull of the track and kept him out of the 40-lap headliner. On Thursday night in a similar $4,000 to win CCSDS shootout at Ark-La-Tex, Christian started ninth on the feature grid, but was unable to finish the race and he was officially scored in the seventeenth position.

At Duck River on Friday evening in a $2,000 to win show, Christian rolled off from the outside of the third row in the unsanctioned main event and took the lead on the seventh circuit, but unfortunately suffered a flat right rear tire. He returned to the racetrack and was subsequently taken out by another competitor, which led to another DNF. In the finale on Saturday at Thunderhill, Christian clicked off the fastest lap in Group B during Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) qualifying and was scheduled to start the feature from the outside of the front row. However, Mother Nature intervened and the $4,000 to win A-Main was washed out. Complete results from the action-packed Independence Day weekend can be viewed online at www.compdirt.com and www.duckriverracewaypark.com.

Christian Hanger Unloads Super Late Model at 411 and Duck River
(June 28, 2020) The #29 team headed to 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tennessee and Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee with their Super Late Model over the June 26-27 weekend. On Friday night at 411 against the cars and stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Christian Hanger placed fifth in his loaded heat race prior to grabbing the third and final transfer spot through his B-Main. After rolling off from the outside of the eleventh row in the $12,000 to win headliner, Christian ran into overheating problems during the 50-lapper and retired from the race in the twenty-fifth position. At Duck River on Saturday evening in a $1,500 to win unsanctioned program, Christian was running in the third spot before he burnt up his right rear tire and subsequently retired with a ninth place showing. Full results from both weekend races can be accessed online at www.411motorspeedway.net and www.duckriverracewaypark.com.

Hanger Competes in Two Classes at Duck River Raceway Park...
(June 21, 2020) The Christian Hanger Racing team made the short trek to Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee on Saturday evening, June 20. They unloaded both a Limited Late Model and a Crate Late Model to compete in weekly programs at the Volunteer State bullring. Christian Hanger did not finish the Limited Late Model feature event and was relegated to a disappointing seventh place effort. Behind the wheel of his Crate Late Model, Christian drove to a steady fourth place performance behind only race winner Brad Skinner, Shannon Davis, and David Brannon. Complete results from last night at "Ducktona" can be accessed online by visiting www.duckriverracewaypark.com.

"Highside Hank" Leads Flag to Flag for North Alabama Speedway Win!
(June 14, 2020) Christian Hanger, of Winchester, Tennessee, picked up his seventh checkered flag of the 2020 campaign at the seventh different racetrack on Thursday evening, June 11 at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, Alabama! Christian posted the quickest lap overall in Crate Late Model qualifying before starting the weekly main event from the pole position. He then wired the feature field by leading each of the twenty circuits to capture the $800 winner's check. Following a day off, the #29 team rolled into ECM Speedway in Bremen, Alabama on Saturday night, June 13 for a $3,000 to win Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) showdown. Christian started seventh on the grid in the Super Late Model headliner and stormed to the front to lead about 10 laps before winding up third at the checkers behind only race winner Chad Thrash and runner-up Rick Rickman. Full results from both weekend races can be accessed online at www.northalabamaspeedway.com and www.stateseries.com.

Christian Hanger on Podium at Crossville; Rallies to Post Top Ten at 411
(June 7, 2020) Christian Hanger Racing rolled into Crossville Speedway in Crossville, Tennessee and 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tennessee on June 5-6 for a a pair of Crate Late Model specials. On Friday night in a $2,000 to win American Crate All-Star Series show at Crossville, Christian Hanger timed in tenth fastest during the qualifying session prior to securing a heat race triumph. After rolling off from the outside of the fifth row in the A-Main, Christian drove past seven competitors en route to a stellar third place podium performance behind only race winner Randy Weaver and runner-up Zach Sise. At 411 on Saturday evening in the $5,000 to win 'J.T. Kerr Memorial,' Christian did not qualify well, but later won his B-Main before blasting all the way up to tenth in the 51-lap headliner. Full results from both weekend races can be accessed online at www.crossvillespeedway.com and www.411motorspeedway.net.

The Beat Goes On for #29 Team; Hanger Dominates at Duck River!
(May 31, 2020) Christian Hanger, of Winchester, Tennessee, and his Christian Hanger Racing team racked up their sixth Crate Late Model triumph of the 2020 campaign at their sixth different racetrack on Saturday evening, May 30 by winning at Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee! Christian ripped off the fastest lap overall during the qualifying session to earn the pole position for the 20-lap weekly 604 Crate Late Model headliner. The young driver known as "Highside Hank" then wired the feature field by dominating all 20 circuits to bag the $600 top prize over David Brannon, Shannon Davis, Cory Posey, and Jadon Frame. Full results from last night at Duck River Raceway Park can be located by clicking on www.duckriverracewaypark.com.

Christian Hanger Rolls On; Captures $3,500 Top Prize in Mississippi!
(May 25, 2020) The fifth victory for the Christian Hanger Racing team was a big one, as they came out on top of the 'Salute the Troops 40' at Crossroads Motorpark Speedway in Corinth, Mississippi on Saturday night, May 23! Christian Hanger started from the outside of the front row in the All-Star Racing Series feature event and paced the field throughout the 40-lap affair. At the checkers in the Crate Late Model special, Christian was celebrating a $3,500 payday for besting Matt Cooper, Henry Gustavus, Bryant Marsh, and Dakota Ewing.

On Sunday, May 24, the #29 team headed back home and raced at the nearby Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee. In the weekly Crate Late Model main event, Christian led early before finishing second in the 20-lap contest behind only $500 victor Dustin Harris. Behind the wheel of his Street Stock at DRRP, "Highside Hank" brought home a sixth place performance in the $400 to win headliner behind only race winner Chad Winkles, David Gentry, Allen Carter, Joel Landers, and Gary Tucker. Complete results from both facilities can be accessed online on the Corinth Facebook page and www.duckriverracewaypark.com.

Hanger Continues Winning Ways; Wires Crate Field at Thunderhill!
(May 17, 2020) "Highside Hank" Christian Hanger and his #29 team continued their winning ways on Saturday evening, May 16 at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Summertown, Tennessee! Behind the wheel of his potent XR1 Rocket Chassis by Brucebilt Performance Crate Late Model, Christian won his heat race from the third starting position and later rolled off from the outside of the front row in the 30-lap main event. The Winchester, Tennessee native then led from flag-to-flag in the weekly contest to bag the $1,000 triumph for his fourth triumph of the 2020 campaign. In Street Stock competition, Christian advanced past a trio of competitors during the $500 to win feature event to land on the podium in the third spot. Full results from last night's show in the Volunteer State can be viewed online at www.thunderhillracewaypark.com.

Christian Hanger Collects Third Crate Late Model Triumph of 2020!
(May 10, 2020) The Christian Hanger Racing team celebrated in victory lane for the third time during the 2020 racing season on Saturday night, May 9 at Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, Georgia! After laying down the quickest lap overall during the Crate Late Model qualifying session, Christian Hanger rolled off from the pole position in the 25-lap main event. After several botched starts to the race, Christian settled into the second spot and ran there much of the feature distance. With only four laps to go; however, the Winchester, Tennessee ace muscled past leader Randy Weaver and drove to the $1,200 victory at the Chattanooga-area facility over Weaver, Zach Sise, Trevor Sise, and Addison Cardwell!

Earlier in the weekend, the #29 team invaded Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia on Thursday evening, May 7 for a $1,000 to win Crate Late Model showdown. Christian clicked off the fourth fastest time in Group A during qualifying to earn the inside of the fourth row for the start of the feature event. "Highside Hank" then sported a fast racecar during the course of the A-Main on the "gray gumbo," as he blitzed all the way up to third to land on the podium behind only race winner Bubba Pollard and runner-up Dylan Knowles! Complete results from the action-packed weekend in the Peach State can be viewed online at www.senoiaraceway.com and www.boydsspeedway.info. (Ronnie Barnett Photo)

Hanger Qualifies on Front Row at Boyd's; Nabs Top Five Finish!
(May 3, 2020) Christian Hanger and the #29 team invaded Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, Georgia on Saturday, May 2 for an unsanctioned program dubbed as the 'Boyd's Dirt Showdown.' The single-day Crate Late Model shootout was broadcast live to a worldwide audience online at www.DirtonDirt.com and www.FloRacing.com. Christian knocked down the quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session to earn the outside of the front row for the $1,000 to win main event. During the course of the 25-lap affair, Christian battled hard for a podium effort before eventually winding up fourth in the final finishing order behind only victor Trevor Sise, Sam Seawright, and Zach Sise. Full results from the Chattanooga-area facility can be accessed online at www.boydsspeedway.info.

 

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