NHRA Funny Car driver and team owner Chris King will be part of the Milwaukee Admirals’ Motorsports Night on January 10, joining other prominent professional drivers from NASCAR and IndyCar. The event will take place at the UW-Milwaukee (UWM) Panther Arena, a renowned venue in Milwaukee, where the Admirals, members of the American Hockey League (AHL), will compete against the Texas Stars. This night will bring together motorsports and hockey fans for a unique crossover event, as King and other racers participate in various activities.
Chris King, who drives the Howards Cams/Competition Products Dodge Charger Funny Car in the NHRA series, will be available for media interviews before the game and will be honored during the first period of the hockey match. He, along with the other drivers, will be signing autographs for fans throughout the arena, giving attendees a chance to interact with their racing heroes. King expressed his excitement, saying, “I’m thrilled to be representing NHRA and my Funny Car team at the Admirals game. I still play a little hockey, and growing up, I always dreamed of playing for the Admirals, so this is a great experience for me. I look forward to talking drag racing with the players and other drivers. It should be a fun night to promote NHRA and motorsports.”
Joining King for this exciting event will be a group of racing stars, including NASCAR Xfinity driver Sam Mayer, NTT IndyCar Series driver Nolan Siegel, Indy NXT driver Jordan Missig, NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki, and NASCAR Trucks Champion Johnny Sauter. The Motorsports Night event will feature special promotions, including a racing-themed Admirals hat and exclusive seating packages. For more information on the event, fans can check out the promo package details.
The Milwaukee Admirals, currently in third place in the Central Division with a 16-10 record, are hoping for a competitive and thrilling game against the Texas Stars, who are just ahead in the standings. King is excited about the matchup and anticipates an exciting evening for both hockey and motorsports fans. The game will be broadcast on FloHockey, allowing fans across the country to watch the action. The AHL features over 30 teams across the U.S. and Canada, providing a great platform for both emerging talent and established stars.
