Courtney Hansen has established herself as a leading automotive television personality, transitioning from a fashion model to an executive producer and influential voice in the automotive industry.
Courtney Hansen was announced as a brand representative for Mile Marker Industries, a partnership highlighting her passion for the outdoors and off-road activities, aligning with her new Motortrend series 'RIDE OF YOUR LIFE WITH'. The company emphasized her knowledge of the automotive industry from her career as a well-known media personality in the car, truck, and aftermarket sectors. Hansen also reported from NASCAR events, interviewing top Cup drivers and discussing automotive developments.
Courtney Hansen was selected to serve as the brand spokesperson for a new line of 3M Car Care consumer products. Her role leveraged her public profile and automotive expertise.
Courtney Hansen founded ROYL Garage, a brand central to her show 'Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen'. This initiative reflects her success with projects like 'The Ride That Got Away' and underscores her role in creating automotive content. ROYL Garage assembles a team of custom car builders to repair, customize, and restore cars, often for individuals facing challenges.
Courtney Hansen partnered with MotorTrend TV for her series 'Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen'. As both host and producer, she leads a team in custom car builds and restorations. There was a pay dispute reported with post-production crew members, indicating production scale.
Courtney Hansen served as a spokesperson for Chevrolet, leveraging her popularity and credibility in the automotive sector for major corporate representation.
Courtney Hansen has been a spokes-model for Matco Tools.
Courtney Hansen has been a spokes-model for Dodge.
Courtney Hansen was a spokesperson for Rolls-Royce Motors, supporting herself and learning the business as she pursued her career in entertainment.
Courtney Hansen frequently hosts satellite media tours for companies like Toyo Tires.
Courtney Hansen frequently hosts satellite media tours for companies like Auto Trader.
Courtney Hansen was born on October 2, 1974, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Growing up in a family deeply entrenched in racing, with her father Gerald John “Jerry” Hansen being a 27-time SCCA national racing champion and her family owning Brainerd International Raceway from 1973 to 2006, she developed an early and profound connection to automobiles. After earning a degree in marketing from Florida State University, Hansen initially pursued a corporate marketing career. However, her passion for cars and entertainment soon led her to pivot, beginning with modeling and hosting various television segments.
Hansen’s career in automotive television began with her role as co-host of “Overhaulin'” on TLC. This position showcased her ability to engage with the technical aspects of car customization, where she helped assemble and disassemble cars. Following this, she hosted 10 seasons of “Powerblock” (later known as “PowerNation”) for Spike TV, NBC Sports, and CBS Sports, presenting a two-hour block of automotive shows. Her work extended to “Destination Wild” for Fox Sports Networks, which earned a Telly Award, and “Vinsetta Garage” for Velocity Channel, where she delved into car culture across the US. Hansen also expanded her career into writing, authoring “The Garage Girl’s Guide To Everything You Need To Know About Your Car” in 2005 and maintaining a nationally syndicated automotive newspaper column, “Courtney Hansen: Full Throttle,” since 2005.
In recent years, Hansen has taken on executive production roles, demonstrating her commitment to shaping automotive content. In 2019, she executive produced “The Ride That Got Away” and in 2022, she began hosting and executive producing “Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen” for MotorTrend TV. This series, associated with her Royl Garage, focuses on repairing and restoring vehicles for individuals facing challenging life circumstances. Her extensive portfolio includes collaborations with major brands such as 3M, Chevrolet, Dodge, and Matco Tools, solidifying her reputation as a credible and influential figure in the automotive world.
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