Michael Rigsby
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Hometown: Bloomington, Ill.
Duties: CEO and videographer
About Michael: Michael based the concept for DirtonDirt.com not only on his time in the news business, but his lifelong passion for Dirt Late Model racing. Before starting DirtonDirt.com, Michael was weekend sports anchor/reporter for the NBC affiliate in Madison, Wis. He has unparalleled enthusiasm not only for telling stories, but also for thinking of new ways and ideas to bring never-before-seen content to racing fans. He combines media experience with being a life-long race fan. Wearing those two hats allow him to perform his duties as DirtonDirt.com's TV personality with buoyant enthusiasm.
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Todd Turner
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Hometown: Louisville, Ky.
Duties: Managing editor
About Todd: Todd is among the most recognizable writers in Dirt Late Model racing. His 16 years of experience covering the biggest events make him the easy choice as the go-to-guy when it comes to delivering a Dirt Late Model story. Before joining DirtonDirt.com, Todd was the editor and page designer with National Dirt Digest. In nine years at NDD, he was responsible for coast-to-coast coverage, layout and photo editing when it came to the twice-monthly racing paper Those skills, coupled with his creative and vivid writing style, are among many he brings to DirtonDirt.com. Along with his DirtonDirt.com duties, Todd contributes to Dirt Late Model and Late Model Illustrated magazines.
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Amber Rigsby
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Hometown: Bloomington, Ill.
Duties: Marketing and promotions
About Amber: Amber is the backbone of the marketing and promotions department of DirtonDirt.com. She has four years of experience in marketing and promotions as marketing director for several radio conglomerates, and was also an on-air personality. She has a unique, creative mind that helps guide the creation and development for all promotional and marketing campaigns. Amber is the liaison between the public and DirtonDirt.com, in relaying our purpose and obtaining subscribers on location at various races across the country. She also assists in the development and execution of all promotions, marketing, and events in order to maintain an efficient, credible, and profitable marketing and promotions department.
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Joshua Joiner
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Hometown: Columbia, S.C
Duties: Staff writer and editor
About Joshua: Joshua has been involved in Dirt Late Model racing nearly all of his life. He grew up turning wrenches on his father's Super Late Model before spending three seasons behind the wheel himself. After hanging up his helmet to focus on his education, Joshua began covering local races for the Pensacola (Fla.) Journal. He has written for several websites and publications, including working as a correspondent for DirtonDirt.com before going full time in November 2010. Joshua's excellent writing skills and knowledge of the sport provide insightful, informative content.
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Steve Gigeous
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Hometown: Williamsport, Md.
Duties: Videographer
About Steve: A life-long dirt racing fan, Steve has amassed a catalog of more than 2,400 race videos while shooting at tracks nationwide over the past 25 years. Steve began attending races in 1964 at Hagerstown Speedway and launched Sports Plus Video in 1987. Steve has averaged more than 100 events per year over the last 20 years and hasn’t missed Florida Speedweeks since 1992. Steve has provided video for many top Late Model tours through the years including Hav-A-Tampa, STARS, World of Outlaws, Lucas Oil and television shows such as ESPN’s RPM 2Night. Joined by Steve’s son Will, Sports Plus Video covers every event at Williams Grove, Hagerstown, Lincoln and most Pennsylvania sprint car races.
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Derek Kessinger
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Hometown: Chatsworth, Ill.
Duties: Videographer
About Derek: A recent graduate of Illinois State University, Derek’s involvement with DirtonDirt.com began with an internship during the summer between his junior and senior years at ISU. He worked part time at DirtonDirt.com through his senior year and joined the full-time staff following his graduation in May of 2012. Derek lists Fairbury American Legion Speedway as his home track and has been attending events at the central Illinois oval since well before he could walk. Along with his videography skills, Derek provides an intense excitement about Dirt Late Model racing that helps inspire and invigorate the entire DirtonDirt.com staff.
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Andy Savary
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Hometown: Ames, Iowa
Duties: Analyst
About Andy: Andy is a life-long fan of Dirt Late Model racing who has filled a cross-functional analyst role with DirtonDirt.com since March 2011. As a senior finishing up his undergraduate studies in Finance at Iowa State University, Andy brings a sound business acumen and versatility helpful in keeping DirtonDirt.com's business functions on line. In addition to Andy's instrumental contributions in the growth of our live updates page, he also assists with advertising, analytics, social media and business development, in looking out for the future of DirtonDirt.com.
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