The highly-rated teenager will kick off his Supercars career this year as part of the Erebus Academy system.
That includes a programme in the second-tier Super2 series with the Erebus-aligned Image Racing squad, which will dovetail with his TCR Australia commitments.
Hanson tasted Supercars hardware for the first time at Winton yesterday when he cut 30 laps in his Image Racing Holden.
However that running was hampered by power steering issues.
Today he drove a main game car for the first time, enjoying a stint in Will Brown’s #9 Holden as part of the pre-season test.
“That was bloody crazy,” said Hanson. “Honestly, I’ve only ever done 30 laps in a Super2 car and [Erebus CEO Barry Ryan] says, ‘do you want to have a go in Will Brown’s car?’.
“I was honestly probably shitting myself a little bit. I didn’t really know what to expect. I haven’t had a lot of experience in a Supercar at all.
“But it was absolutely awesome. I’m not going to forget that for a lifetime.”
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