Mike King (radio announcer)

For other people named Mike King, see Mike King (disambiguation).

Mike King (born in Virginia) 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.^[1] and lives with his wife and three children.

References

1. ^ Pearson, Craig (2008-03-01). "Promoters rev up Action Track schedule". Tribune-Star. http://www.tribstar.com/sports/local_story_061001422.html. Retrieved 2008-06-20. 

Preceded by Bob Jenkins

Radio voice of the Indianapolis 500 1999-Present

Succeeded by Current

2. Family friend: Anonymous

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Name	King, Mike
Alternative names	Michael
Short description	Head Anouncer of the IMS(Indianapolis Motor Speedway) Radio Network
Date of birth	April 26, 1958
Place of birth	Virginia
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