ASCS Midwest Region

Driver Profile

Quick Info

HometownEl Dorado, AR
Racing Since2017
OccupationMaintenance Tech
Birthday12/22
WebsiteVisit Website

Classes

DIRTcar Late Models
Dirt Super Late Models
Dirt Late Models
CRUSA Dirt Late Models
Limited Modified
Limited Sport Mod
Dirt Crate Late Models
USRA Limited Mods
IMCA Modified

Driver Bio

Michael King Jr

About Michael

Divisions: USRA Limited Modified, Steel Block Late Model, Crate Racin' USA Crate Late Model
Chassis: Limited Modified - 2020 IRP, Late Model - 2020 Rocket XR1
Engine: APE - Advanced Performance Engines
Team Owner: Family owned & operated
Favorite Racetrack: Dirt, Texarkana 67 Speedway, (Nascar, Darlington Raceway)
Racing Heroes: Don O'Neal, Jimmie Johnson
Most Memorable Moment: Racing in the Gateway Dirt Nationals at the Dome at America's Center in 2022
Race Most Like To Win: Spooky 50 at Super Bee Speedway or the Gateway Dirt Nationals

Brief History:
Michael began racing in 2018 in the FWD class, where he collected 14 FWD wins, including victories in the the Factory Stock 50, Louisiana State Championship Race, and Spooky 50.

He began racing Limited Modifieds in 2019. Along the way he's tallied eight Limited Modified Wins and was the 2020 Super Bee (Chatham) Speedway Limited Modified Champion.

King added a Crate Late Model to the arsenal in 2022 and his engine put motor together that allowed Michael to race at the Dome in December of that year.

He decided he wanted me to continue to run the steel block engine as he hones his skills in the Late Model, so he's embarked on the Titan Legends Late Model Series in 2023, where he's competing for the Rookie of the Year.

Was invited to join Tim Leming on The Racing Spotlight podcast on April 4, 2023, and the interview can be heard at: www.spreaker.com/show/the-racing-spotlight

Crew Members

Dad - Mike "Turkey" King
Mom (shock builder) - Leslie King - ShocKing Shocks

Sponsors

APE Engines, PPG Paint, Thurmon's Heat & Air, M&A Wrecker Service