Danny Robert King was born on 14 August 1986 in Maidstone, Kent. His rise through British speedway began in the early 2000s when he made his league debut with Peterborough II in 2001. A year later he was already turning heads, progressing rapidly through youth levels.
In 2004, Danny won the British Under-18 Championship, confirming what many already suspected — that he was on track to become one of the country’s elite riders.
Danny’s career is defined by longevity, consistency and big-moment performance:
He joined the Ipswich Witches in 2003 and went on to become one of their longest-serving and most respected riders, taking on the captaincy and leading the club through multiple eras.
His defining triumph came in 2016, when he was crowned British Champion at Belle Vue — the biggest individual honour of his career.
That same year he represented Great Britain in the Speedway World Cup, helping the national team secure a silver medal.
Danny has also delivered major team honours with the Poole Pirates, playing a key role in their Championship league and KO Cup doubles in 2021 and 2022.
Even in the later stages of his career, Danny remains a top performer — determined, reliable and still hungry for points.
Danny is a rider whose value goes beyond points on a scorecard:
A natural captain with years of top-tier experience, he sets standards in the pits, leads by example and guides younger riders through the pressures of professional racing.
A fractured hand requiring surgery disrupted one of his recent seasons, but Danny fought back and earned his place again — demonstrating the toughness he’s known for.
From youth titles to national championships and international medals, Danny has built a career on delivering when it matters.
Wherever he rides, Danny brings structure, calm, discipline and the ability to win big heats. He is the rider teammates look to — and the rider fans trust.
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