Mike King (radio announcer)
Michael Wayne KingIndy Racing League between 1996 and 2013.[2]
He began his announcing career at Campbell University, his alma mater, where he was studying to become a minister. He worked as a sports writer for several North Carolina newspapers, and worked as sports information director at Campbell University from 1981–1982. He started on television in Greenville, North Carolina, then took over as sports director at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana.
In 1995, King joined the
Indy 500. King remained in this position until the end of 2013, when he tendered his resignation.[2] He was replaced by Paul Page.[3]
Personal
He was a partial owner of the Terre Haute Action Track[4] for three years, before selling it.
References
- Haymarket Publications; IndyCar. Event occurs at 23:30–24:45. Retrieved March 3, 2012.
- ^ Gannett Company. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- Gannett Company. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ Pearson, Craig (2008-03-01). "Promoters rev up Action Track schedule". Tribune-Star. Archived from the original on 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2008-06-20.