Top Photo: Andy Skumin
Second Photo:
BC Designs
Top Photo: A. Skumin photo
Second Photo:
BC Designs
Top Photo: I forget who owned the triple 000 that Mike is shoeing here
aboard this experimental Schwinning Chassis at Syracuse back in 1988, but Anybody
who has ever met Mike King, and most LV regulars have, Like Mike King. This is a testament to a hard working man
who has through thick and thin been a steady regular at Lebanon Valley from
since back in the Mid 70’s. Even a bizarre
incident during the running of the LV 200 back in the early 80’s that left
Mike with a badly broken leg didn’t dampen his love for the speedway and the
following year he soldiered on competing in the sport he loved.
After all those years of competition,
and some painstakingly close calls, Mike had never tasted victory lane at LV,
but all that changed in quite possibly one of thee most deserved and popular
wins in the history at Lebanon Valley when Kingfish finally brought home his
familiar #55 across the finish line first on 8/15/05 for his first Big Block
win! I will guarantee, not one fan,
competitor or otherwise left the speedway that night not feeling good for the
man who exemplifies what it is to be dedicated to & respected by the
tight knot LV crowd.
Second Photo: Ah yes, another decent tradition that has gone by the wayside,
the season kick off car show the week
before warm-ups at the LV clubhouse.
Here the Kingfish was doing his part to promote the speedway and his
sponsors.
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