Russ King Racing News

Q and A with Russ King

December 8th, 2010

First race you ever saw that made the biggest impression: I’ve gone since I was real young so I can’t say just one in general..  they’re all influential.

Most enjoyable stop during your racing season and why? I’d have to say either deer creek because how much the fans and track owners love world of outlaw latemodels …..or Sharon for the world of outlaws races

Biggest influence on your career and why?
I’d have to say my dad.  He has worked a lot to be able to make this hole deal happen for me.

Ricky Bobby vs. Cole Trickle:  Who wins? Rowdy Burns lol!

Who is your best friend at the races? My Rocket race car.

What is your most memorable race experience? Winning the BRP modified tour race at Expo Speedway in 2007 or driving Dave Schraders back up car to win the Dick Rankin Memorial.

What would you be doing if not racing for a living?
Probably a 9-5 somewhere.  If I couldn’t be the driver I don’t think I could be involved.

Must-see TV (programs you watch regularly): Mad House, American Pickers, Pawn Stars, Speed Report, Wind Tunnel

Music that moves you:
Katie Perry – California Girls

What is the very first car that you owned? 1990 Chevy 454 pick up

Career number of speeding tickets: 4 I think.

Movies not to be missed: Days of Thunder, Step Brothers, Hot Rod

What web sites do you visit regularly?
dirtondirt.com…  It’s all you need.

Biggest superstition:
I don’t really have any superstitions.  As long as your prepared you make your own luck.

Bad habit you’d like to kick: Letting other drivers get into my head.

Last supper (one meal to have if you could have just one more)
:  Steak

You’d be surprised to know that I was: kiddy pedal tractor pulling champion

Three things you won’t leave home without: Cell phone, Oakley sun glasses, Necklace Ash got me

Best vacation getaway: Niagara Falls

Favorite sports team as a kid: Dallas Mavericks

Hero worship (people you look up to for any reason): There are many but my top two are my dad and Tim McCreadie.

Bucket list (three things you hope to do while you’re alive): Win crown jewel late model events, move out of my parents house, get married.

Words to live by (your favorite race motto, or best advice you’ve ever been given): Cat Daddy – “Getcha
some!”

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