Coming up
Posted in Comedy Gigs, Stand up with tags Dave the King Wilson on February 1, 2013 by davethekingwilsonHappy New Year
Posted in Comedy Gigs, Speedway Daily, Stand up with tags Dave the King Wilson, Royal Theater on December 31, 2012 by davethekingwilson2 of the boys join me in wishing you a great 2013.
Frank and Tag
Here is the first article I’m writing for “Indiana Rider” magazine. Hope you like it.
New Year, new magazine, new columnist. Indiana Rider is an exciting new venture by a group of people not afraid to take a chance. Magazine publishing is a tricky business and I applaud those in charge. Pitfalls lurk around every corner; potholes threaten to upset the delicate balance of a new venture, like having me write a column.
I’ve written a lot of jokes, comedy bits, commercials, reports and even a 6 hour radio broadcast called the “Fantasy 500”, but never a column. Though I have to admit 2013 is destined to be a great year for me and I’ll explain why. Years ending in “3” has always seen me begin new endeavors or experience accomplishment.
1963-Went in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 1st time beginning a lifelong love affair
1973-Graduated from Northwest High School. Just barely.
1983-Started doing stand-up comedy full time
1993-Opened One-Liners Comedy Club in Greenwood, IN
2003-Was asked to join the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network as a color commentator.
2013-? The world is my Oyster
So what have I been up to? Well, not long ago I had three full time jobs.
1) Traveling with the Radio Network broadcasting the IndyCar series Races
2) Running One-Liners/Wilson’s Bar & Restaurant
3) Doing the afternoon drive slot on WIBC
Then in June of 2008 after 15 ½ years we decided enough of the bar/nightclub business and closed One-Liners.
2 months later Wally Leavitt, the IMS Radio Network Director came to me and said he had to cut someone from the traveling team, they wanted cutbacks. “Well cut me” I volunteered. After all I still have a full time job and don’t depend on the money like the rest of the guys so Wally took me out. Then 2 months after that I got fired at WIBC! So, I became a career consultant. Passing along my knowledge and history of good choices to the younger generation.
Actually I’m happy to be a part of Indiana Rider and hope you’ll join me here in the coming issues. You can also catch me at http://www.speedwaydaily.com
I’ll be telling jokes at the Royal Theater” in Danville, IN on Thursday night Feb 14. Nothing says Love like the King doing comedy.
Dave
What’s going on?
Posted in Comedy, Comedy Gigs with tags Beech Grove Moose Lodge, Dave Wilson comedian, Royal Theatre on October 8, 2012 by davethekingwilson26-Private Party-Davey Hamilton
Check out my new web site http://www.speedwaydaily.com something new everyday!
Do it or I’ll send Frankie over…’nuff said
November 3-Terre Haute-with Tim Cavanaugh
November 10, Beech Grove Moose Lodge-Senior Tour
November 12, Boone County Chamber Awards MC
December 1, Richmond, IN. with Tim Cavanaugh
February 14, 2013-Danville, IN. Royal Theatre
March 1 Irvington, IN. Senior Tour
Passing of a friend and spiritual leader
Posted in Indianapolis 500 with tags Fr Sid Sidor on August 14, 2012 by davethekingwilsonFr Sid Sidor passed this morning at the age of 84. He didn’t become a priest till he was 76. When most people were retiring he began what is one of the most difficult ways a person can live their life. Sharing the problems of others and spreading Gods word.
He would call me and leave a message just to remind me that God loved me and he was praying for me. Always there with an encouraging word or book that would help me be a better person. So happy that he no longer suffers and that God brought him into my life.
Drinking coffee at Linos in Speedway
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on August 2, 2012 by davethekingwilsonMain street is coming along
Hanging at the Brickyard
Posted in Bob & Tom Show, Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Pics taken by me, Speedway Daily with tags Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Victory Lane on July 29, 2012 by davethekingwilsonGo to http://www.speedwaydaily.com for more photos from Sundays Brickyard 400
The spot in victory lane where the winning car stops:)
Shot 072912 pre race
I made it to Victory Lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
Posted in Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Pics taken by me, Race 4 Riley, Speedway Daily with tags Dave Wilson, John Andretti, Kevin Kotansky, Rick Possom on July 28, 2012 by davethekingwilsonFinally! After coming here since March 1963, I made it to Victory Lane. Our Race4Riley put me there)
Fans in the pits at Indy
Posted in Brickyard 400, Indianapolis 500, Pics taken by me, Speedway Daily, This Day in Speedway History with tags ohmanitstheking, Speedway Daily on July 27, 2012 by davethekingwilson
Friends,
Please keep checking back here at davethekingwilson.com for news and info, but also follow me on twitter@ohmanitstheking and a new project http://www.speedwaydaily.com let me know what you think. Thanks
Dave
racinirl@gmail.com
Kroger Race 4 Riley #16
Posted in Race 4 Riley with tags Big Joe Staysniak, John Andretti, Race4Riley on July 26, 2012 by davethekingwilsonHere’s a photo from one of the first race4riley broadcasts. That’s Big Joe on the left and John Andretti on the right. This years event has been great. I’ll bring you the final totals when they are available, but I know we are now over $2 million in total donations to Riley:)
Kroger Race4Riley presented by General MIlls
Posted in Race 4 Riley with tags Dave Wilson, Race4Riley on July 19, 2012 by davethekingwilson
Pick up these special boxs of Cherrio’s to help the kids at Riley. See http://www.race4riley.com for more info. Thanks! Almost 2 million dollars in 16 years:)
Dave
Dave "The King" Wilson 