Mike King (radio announcer)
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Mike King is an American radio broadcaster
, currently the chief announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
and Indy Racing League.
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 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
as a pit reporter. King took over as chief announcer of Indy Racing League events in 1996, whereas Bob Jenkins
remained chief announcer of the Indianapolis 500
. In 1999, Jenkins departed the radio network, and King was elevated to chief announcer of the Indy 500. He is now a partial owner of the Terre Haute Action Track
. and lives with his wife and three children.
Presenter
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, currently the chief announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network , is an in-house radio syndication arrangement which broadcasts the Indianapolis 500, IndyCar, and the Brickyard 400 to radio stations covering most of North America....
and Indy Racing League.
He began his announcing career at Campbell University
Campbell University
Campbell University is a coeducational, church-related university in rural North Carolina, USA. Its main campus is located in the community of Buies Creek; its law school moved from Buies Creek to a new campus in the state capital of Raleigh in 2009. Campbell has an approximately equal number of...
, his alma mater, where he was studying to become a minister. He worked as a sports writer for several North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
newspapers, and worked as sports information director at Campbell University
Campbell University
Campbell University is a coeducational, church-related university in rural North Carolina, USA. Its main campus is located in the community of Buies Creek; its law school moved from Buies Creek to a new campus in the state capital of Raleigh in 2009. Campbell has an approximately equal number of...
from 1981-1982. He started on television in Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville is the county seat of Pitt County and principal city of the Greenville, North Carolina metropolitan area. Greenville is the health, entertainment, and educational hub of North Carolina's Tidewater and Coastal Plain and in 2008 was listed as the Tenth Largest City in North Carolina...
, then took over as sports director at WTHI-TV
WTHI-TV
WTHI-TV is the CBS-affiliated television station in Terre Haute, Indiana. Owned by LIN TV Corporation, it operates on VHF digital channel 10. Its transmitter is located in Farmersburg, Indiana...
in Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute is a city and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, near the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a population of 170,943. The city is the county seat of Vigo County and...
.
In 1995, King joined the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network , is an in-house radio syndication arrangement which broadcasts the Indianapolis 500, IndyCar, and the Brickyard 400 to radio stations covering most of North America....
as a pit reporter. King took over as chief announcer of Indy Racing League events in 1996, whereas Bob Jenkins
Bob Jenkins
Bob Jenkins is an American television and radio sports announcer with NBC Sports Network, also known for his work at ABC and ESPN calling IndyCar and NASCAR telecasts. He is currently the lead commentator for the IndyCar Series on NBC Sports Network.-ESPN and ABC:Bob Jenkins was born in Richmond,...
remained chief announcer of the Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the 500 Miles at Indianapolis, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually, typically on the last weekend in May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana...
. In 1999, Jenkins departed the radio network, and King was elevated to chief announcer of the Indy 500. He is now a partial owner of the Terre Haute Action Track
Terre Haute Action Track
Terre Haute Action Track is a half mile dirt track located at the Vigo County, Indiana fairgrounds on U.S. Route 41 along the south side of Terre Haute, Indiana. The track hosts annual United States Automobile Club midget car, sprint car and Silver Crown events. Notable drivers that have competed...
. and lives with his wife and three children.