WHAT WE KNOW: The Bristolville, OH driver will debut a brand new orange front-end Rocket in 2013, complete with a new Cornett Racing Engine. Much like last year, King will be turning wrenches in the Rocket camp during the Florida Speedweeks before his own season gets started on Saturday, March 30th at the ULMS-sanctioned "Chiller Thriller" at Mercer Raceway Park. From there, King will following the ULMS Series and hit other $3000-$5000 to win events close to home. Off weekends will find him at Wayne County and Lernerville among other places.
WHERE HE'S GOOD: Since traveling with the World of Outlaws a few years back, King's overall program took a big step forward. He drivers with more confidence than most and that often allows him to sneak his car into holes that others wouldn't dare go. He's noticeably better than most on a heavy track, and he's typically a "fast-outta-the-gate" kind of guy. He's got solid set-up skills which, as noted with Will Thomas' Crate title at Sharon, often puts him ahead of the competition the moment he rolls through the gates. Although he only raced 21 times last year, he won six races. Pretty impressive stuff.
WHERE TO IMPROVE: King has a tendency to overdrive his car at times. It's probably a product of having to be up on the wheel so much when he traveled with the Outlaws. Nevertheless, as mentioned above, that same characteristic allows him be one of the best on a wet, tacky surface. His new orange front-end Rocket - which most will agree is typically better on a smooth, slick track - will certainly makes things interesting this year.
DRIVER'S THOUGHTS: "Last year I got more in-depth with helping some guys as sort of a consultant ... it's cool to help other guys and then see them run good. After going to Florida with Josh Richards last year and being around the Rocket camp and Crew Chief Robbie Allen, I've really learned a lot!"
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