#1747 / #1754 — Warrior Comanche HB
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Ryan King. Family-run race team out of East Tennessee. Back in the seat for 2026 on a limited Late Model schedule — on our terms, on a schedule that works for our family.
Driver Bio
Ryan King started racing dirt late models full-time in 2009 at age 18 — with no prior racing experience. His good friend Rusty Ballenger bought a late model that same year and got him into the sport.
Ryan's early career was shaped by his mentor, Scott Sexton, a legend in East Tennessee dirt racing through the '90s and early 2000s. Scott drove a car on a limited schedule for the King team from 2010 to 2012 and passed away on January 10, 2013. Scott taught Ryan more about driving style than setups — and just as importantly, how to carry yourself on and off the racetrack.
In February 2016, Mike Nuchols at Warrior Race Cars called the team about taking the Warrior House Car #1G to a Lucas Oil Series race at Golden Isles Speedway. Early success against top-tier Lucas Oil teams led to a full-time Super Late Model schedule running the Warrior House Car from 2016 through 2022.
Ryan stepped back from full-time racing after 2023 to focus on his family, his business (Brian King Roofing), and his faith. He's now returning to racing on a limited schedule in 2026 — mostly Limited Late Model with some Super Late Model and Crate Late Model races possible.
The time off was intentional and worth it. Family came first. Faith came first. The business came first. Now it's time to get back in the seat — on our terms, on a schedule that works for our family.
Career Highlights
- 2011Track Champion at both 411 Motor Speedway and Smoky Mountain Speedway in Crate Late Model — same year.
- 2012Rookie of the Year in the NeSmith Late Model Series.
- 2013Won the Sweetheart 52 at 411 Motor Speedway — the first Scott Sexton Memorial Race.
- 2016Began driving the Warrior Race Cars House Car #1G after a call from Mike Nuchols.
- 2016–2022Full-time Super Late Model schedule running the Warrior House Car.
- 2020Iron Man Late Model Series Champion — decided head-to-head with Michael Chilton at Lake Cumberland Speedway.
- 2021Qualified for the World 100 at Eldora Speedway by winning the last-chance 5-lap dash. 5th in points in Flo Racing Night in America.
- Career50+ feature wins across multiple late model divisions.
Race Schedule
The 2026 season is a limited Late Model schedule across mostly East Tennessee tracks. Races will be confirmed as the season develops — we're not committing to a fixed calendar so the schedule can flex around the family and the shop.
Check back here, or follow Brian King Roofing Racing on Facebook for race-week updates.
Specific dates and tracks will be posted here as they're locked in.
Team Members
Family-run and small by design. These guys aren't employees — they're family.
Ryan King
Started racing dirt late models in 2009. 50+ career feature wins, 2020 Iron Man Champion, 2021 World 100 qualifier.
Brian King
Ryan's dad. Lifelong support of the program — the reason any of this exists.
Kevin Lusby
Keeps the cars and the racing program running. Stayed with the team through the Warrior House Car years. Also the shop manager at Brian King Roofing.
Steve Hickman
With the team since the early years through the Warrior House Car era. Family to the program.
Derek Sexton
Son of Ryan's late mentor Scott Sexton. Works at BKR and one of Ryan's best friends — family on and off the track.
Mike Nuchols
Brought Ryan into the Warrior House Car program in 2016. Ryan does all his own setups, with Mike as the trusted sounding board when it counts.
- #1747 — 2021 Warrior Comanche HB
- #1754 — 2022 Warrior Comanche HB
- Vic Hill Racing Engines — Super Late Model
- Phantom Racing Engines — Limited Late Model
Gallery
Race nights, shop days, throwbacks, and family moments — the program in pictures.
First Scott Sexton Memorial Race, 2013. We won it. Victory lap with Derek riding shotgun, checkered flag in his hand. Hard to top that one.
Volunteer Speedway win with Mike Nuchols by my side. The guy who brought us to Warrior Race Cars and has been backing the program ever since.
Racing's not all victory laps. Assessing damage with Jed Emert and the crew — the nights you regroup and get back at it.
Sponsors
Racing doesn't happen without the people who back the program. We're grateful for every one of them.
Brian King Roofing
Family roofing business out of East Tennessee — the heartbeat of the team. Brian King Roofing has been the primary backer of this program since day one.
Warrior Race Cars
Long-standing relationship with Mike Nuchols and the Warrior Race Cars program. Both team cars are Warrior Comanche HB chassis.
Vic Hill Race Engines
Super Late Model power. Trusted Vic Hill horsepower under the hood when we run the big-ticket races.
Fox Factory
Fox shocks on every corner of the car. Factory service and sales relationship that keeps the program dialed in.
Phantom Racing Engines
Limited Late Model power for the 2026 program.