GOALS FOR 2004

To win the Late Model Challenge Series Championship.

RACING PROFILE

Started racing in April 1980 in the Figure-Eight Division, at Evergreen Speedway and finished 25 out of 80 cars. Proudest moment in racing was my first win in 1981, and recently won trophy dash and hard charger awards in the Premier Super Stock Class. By 1984, I finished 2^nd place for season and have remained in the top 6 from there on. I also raced 8 Street Stock races with my figure eight car and never finished less than sixth. In 1995, I won the Figure-Eight Season Championship and made the decision to move to the Winston Racing Series the premier division at Evergreen Speedway. I moved up to the premiere northwest series the Late Model Challenge Series in 2000 and won my first late model race at Tri-City Raceway in Richland, WA. And have won many trophy dashes, heat races, poles and hard charger awards.

RACING BACKGROUND

As a successful small business owner, Rick understands hard work, fiscal responsibility, dedication to goal achievement and common sense. These same traits in the exciting sport of motorsports have allowed this race team to grow and position itself in 2004 to "Go for The Gold!"

Rick started his race career over twenty years ago at Evergreen Speedway driving a figure eight car and quickly learned the basics of driving a racecar. Over the years the race fans and competitors alike followed Rick’s career with interest and admiration. His intense, aggressive and determined driving style, soon earned him the name of "Monster Man" competitors and fans knew that when Rick showed up, there would be a race!

Most folks know Rick Hager as a quiet, reserved, personable professional businessman off track and as an aggressive, skillful racer, who knows how to get to the front. Over the years, Rick has gained the respect of his fellow racers by racing them hard but "clean" as they put on a good show for the fans.

This is a race team that does know where they are going and how to get there. Hager Motorsports is experienced at most of the northwest tracks and has been able to help create excitement and interest, with new fans and racers alike.

Hager Motorsports is known for its great race car prep and have always set a high standard for on-track reliability, and getting the most out of their equipment on race day. The team always represents great looking equipment that pleases the fans and sponsors.

As a professional parts supplier to other northwest racers, Hager Motorsports has become a credible source for fellow racers to come for parts, technical advice, repair and support. Over the years, competitors have come to trust/rely on Rick Hager to have the right stuff to assist them in their needs.

This twenty four-year veteran knows how to win with style.

Rick Hager’s passion for racing shows in many ways.

Rick has helped many rookie racers over the years with sound advice and encouragement.

Because of hard work, determination and experience, Rick has been able to gain the support of one of the premier chassis coaches; Ralph Lewis and driver coach Gary Lewis of Lewis Racing a 3 time NASCAR Champion.