Mike Christopher Jr.


Michael Christopher Jr. is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, driving the No. 31 for Elite Racing. He has previously competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Career

Early career

Christopher started his career in Legends car racing at the Waterford Speedbowl and the Stafford Motor Speedway mini mile, claiming 27 wins in 2014 alone on the way to finishing third in the national Legends car points. In late 2014, Christopher made his debut in a full-size race car, running five races in the SK Lite division at Stafford. For 2015, Christopher moved up to the track's premier SK Modified division, where he has run weekly since, claiming double-digit victories. In addition to running at Stafford, Christopher has also raced in the SK Modified division at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park and the Waterford Speedbowl. 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.

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. Christopher overcame a mid-race restart violation to finish thirteenth place.
Before the 2026 season, Christopher competed in Kaulig Racing's "Race For the Seat", competing against 14 other drivers to try to win a full-season ride in the team's No. 14 truck.

Personal life

Christopher 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.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

Craftsman Truck Series

Season still in progress
Ineligible for series points

Whelen Modified Tour

SMART Modified Tour