There have been many great racers in NASCAR history and Ken Butler III is certainly one of them. He was born on May 2nd, 1982 and went to Parkview High School. He is originally from Lilburn, Georgia and was a supreme athlete during his high school days. He played for the football team and was a two time letterman for the team. He had a brilliant season as a senior and the team was 15-0 as they went to the state championship and won.Is this new to you? Catch up here

While he wanted to be a football player, Ken Butler III always had a passion for racing. He first raced at the Hooters Pro Challenge with his brother. They both did well and the next year they were rewarded with separate driving seats. In fact, Ken Butler III managed to come 2nd in 2004 and even beat his brother, who was meant to be the better racing driver when they were younger. This is when Ken began to make his mark and emerge from his brother Brett’s shadows.

He did well in this series and after a few years of moving up the ladder he eventually earned his spot in NASCAR. As a rookie, things did not always go according to plan for Ken Butler III. He had some mishaps and some accidents that he would later admit were because of reckless driving. However, he also showed some frightening speed and overtaking maneuvers when he was on his game. This proved to people that Ken could cut it at this level. In 2006 he won the championship and was voted the most popular driver as well. He showed the consistency of a champion and that is what marked him ahead of his brother. Ken always had the talent and so did Brett, but Ken showed that hard work, determination and supreme concentration is a combination that is hard to beat.