432.“Gentlemen, start your engines” Dave “the King” Wilson has been a part of the Indianapolis 500 for 56 years and he tells us all about it.
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Dave "The King" Wilson is a former American radio personality based in Indianapolis. He hosted the afternoon Dave Wilson Show on 93.1 WIBC, (formerly 1070 AM-WIBC), an Emmis Communications station, in Indianapolis until let go in March 2009. Wilson is also a member of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network.
Wilson earned the nickname "The King" from his work on The Bob & Tom Show, in which his character was "The King", modeled after Elvis Presley.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network broadcasting duties.
Indianapolis 500
2003-2008: Booth analyst
2009-2013: Garage area / infield hospital reporter
2014: Pit reporter (north pits)
2015: Statistician
2016: Social media
2017-2019: Garage area / infield hospital reporter
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