Motor Racing Network has
added veteran NASCAR journalist Dustin Long to the editorial staff of its
website.
Beginning the week of April
22, Long will be a regular contributor to MotorRacingNetwork.com – adding
volume to “The Voice of NASCAR” with a writing style and a level of expertise
that’s made him one of the most trusted reporters in the industry.
“Dustin brings a wealth of
experience to our team and is a well-respected member of the NASCAR community,”
said MRN Director of New Media Tony Rizzuti.
Long is a former president
of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) and is currently a member
of the voting panel for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. His work has appeared in USA
Today and The New York Times. He’s written a weekly NASCAR column for Sports
Illustrated’s website, SI.com, and was the racing beat writer for the Landmark
Communications chain of newspapers from 1999-2011.
“Motor Racing Network
has worked very hard over the last few years to increase its presence in the
digital arena,” said MRN President and Executive Producer David Hyatt. “We’ve
been successful in doing so with a redesigned website, a dynamic lineup of
exclusive online content and sharp reporting. Dustin Long adds editorial depth
to our NASCAR coverage and we’re proud to have him on the team.”
Long was named Writer of the
Year by the NMPA in 2011. In addition to his award-winning work in NASCAR, he’s
covered the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens and a variety of college and high school
athletics. Long also has authored a children’s book on the history of the
Daytona 500 and another book titled “The Petty Family Album: In Tribute to Adam
Petty.”
“I’m thrilled to be part of
the Motor Racing Network team,” Long said, “and excited about what MRN
is doing with its website to provide NASCAR fans with the most complete
coverage of the sport.”
Long is a 1991 graduate of
Indiana University, with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in
history. He and his wife, Amy, reside in Huntersville, N.C.
Right on! Welcome Justin. Dug your Backseat Driver's Council work, and all the updates you provide. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteIs this why we have no Fan Council voting anymore? I really enjoyed participating in that. I don't know who payed attention to it, but I really felt like that was a forum that showed some true statistics from viewers around the country. (Not just race attendees)
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