MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER JR. TO MAKE NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES DEBUT WITH HALMAR FRIESEN RACING IN TEAM EJP 175 AT NEW HAMPSHIRE
STATESVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 7, 2025) — Michael Christopher Jr. will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut on Saturday, Sept. 20, in the Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, driving the No. 62 USNEPower Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for Halmar Friesen Racing.
The 25-year-old from Wolcott, Connecticut, is the nephew of the late Modified legend Ted Christopher and the son of veteran driver Michael Christopher Sr. He has built his own name in SK Modifieds and Tour-type Modifieds, with multiple victories at Stafford Motor Speedway and Thompson Speedway. His debut brings one of New England’s most familiar racing families to NASCAR’s national stage.
“The anticipation leading up to this race has been building for a while now, so it’s almost surreal knowing it’s all about to happen,” Christopher Jr. said. “What’s even better is that it’s on New England’s biggest race weekend, so I’m honored to have my debut in front of the fans, friends, and family I’ve grown up with. Huge thank you goes out to Mohawk Northeast, USNEPower, and the great team at Halmar Friesen Racing. I look forward to making the most of it for all of them.”
Halmar Friesen Racing co-owner Stewart Friesen said:
“We’re excited to have Michael make his Truck Series debut with us at New Hampshire. He’s proven himself in Modifieds against some of the toughest competition in the country, and carrying the Christopher name means something special to fans all across New England. I have been a fan of his for a long time, and we’re proud to give him the chance to showcase his talent on a national stage.”
USNEPower, a leader in electrical apparatus repair and service in the Northeast and Midwest, supporting Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical Apparatus Repairs from fully equipped service centers in Westfield Mass and W. Des Moines, Iowa will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 62 for the Team EJP 175.
“This sponsorship is more than a logo on a truck, it’s a connection,” said David J. Miller, principal of USNEPower. “I grew up in the grandstands at Stafford watching Michael Sr. and Teddy Christopher run SKs and Modifieds, and now USNEPower gets to support the next chapter for the Christopher family and the thousands of Friday night Stafford fans. Just like operations and maintenance pros call us in their most critical moments, Michael is calling on us to power his debut on the NASCAR national stage, giving short track fans a local hero to cheer for.”
Christopher and the No. 62 team will hit the track Saturday morning for practice and qualifying. The Team EJP 175 is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET and will air live on FS1.
About Halmar Friesen Racing
Halmar Friesen Racing (HFR) is a full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team fielding the No. 52 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for Stewart Friesen and the No. 62 entry for select events. Founded in partnership with Halmar International and Stewart Friesen, the team is based in Statesville, North Carolina, and is recognized for its competitive presence on both dirt and pavement.
About USNEPower
Founded in 2003, USNEPower backs its unequalled field service response with an in-shop service center and impressive component inventory. Prompt response, which is the cornerstone of USNEPower’s operations and a full array of field services, are available from its Westfield Mass and new Midwest operations location in W. Des Moines, IA. USNEPower offers a large amount of services, including Field/Shop Service, Transformer, Voltage Regulator Service, Recloser and Relay Service, Switchgear (MV/LV), Root Cause and Forensic Investigation, Asset Owners Representation during Construction, Fault Locating, Cable Testing, Ground Testing and more.
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