Background
Born in Fort Blackmore, Virginia, King grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Born in Fort Blackmore, Virginia, King grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee.
King began his racing career in 2006, competing in local late model series in eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. In 2007, he participated in the Fastrak Racing Series Grand Nationals, finishing in the top 30 among over 200 drivers entered in the three-race series. In 2009, King moved up to the UARA-STARS Late Model Series, as part of his participation in the Bill Elliott Driver Development Program.
During his early career King scored two wins in all series combined, one on a dirt track and the other on an asphalt course.