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Kevin Kovac
A convert from big-block modified racing, Kevin is a senior writer and editor with DirtonDirt.com. He lives in Ephrata, Pa.
Todd Turner
Todd lives in Louisville, Ky., and serves as managing editor for DirtonDirt.com.
Dave Argabright
Dave lives in Fishers, Ind., and has been an auto racing broadcaster and writer for more than 30 years.
Dustin Jarrett
Dustin lives in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and is the announcer at the legendary Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
Robert Holman
Robert lives in Lynchburg, Tenn., and is DirtonDirt.com's weekend editor. He also operates Jimmy Gray Motorsports, a Middle Tennessee team.
Joshua Joiner
Joshua lives in Yulee, Fla., and is in his second stint with DirtonDirt.com, the first starting in 2010 and the second in 2020.
Kelley Carlton
Kelley Carlton lives in Woodruff, S.C., and is the director of the Ultimate Super Late Model Series. He also operates a marketing, public relations and event management firm.
Michael Rigsby
Michael lives in Bloomington, Ill., and serves as CEO and videographer for DirtonDirt.com

September 19, 2019

Building community relations

Hearing the recent news that East Bay Raceway Park would likely close in 2024 was disheartening to say the least. The third-mile oval just outside of Tampa, Fla., has, after all, been a key part of Speedweeks since the late 1970s.

It’s long been on my personal list of top-five favorite tracks since the first time I attended a race there in 2001. I know plenty of other people, many who have been going to East Bay for far longer than me, feel the same. I feel much the same about the former Atomic MORE

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