DirtonDirt, Loudpedal unite for Knoxville reel
By Joshua Joiner
DirtonDirt.com staff writer
Dirt Late Model fans will be able to experience Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway's Lucas Oil Knoxville Late Model Nationals like never before this year thanks to a partnership between DirtonDirt.com and Loudpedal Productions. The two dirt racing video production companies will work together at this year's 10th annual Late Model Knoxville Nationals on Sept. 26-28 to produce a highlight video of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned crown jewel event in Loudpedal’s renowned captivating style.
California-based Loudpedal Productions has won over fans of open-wheel racing in recent years with its thrilling and in-depth highlight productions of major open-wheel events such as the Chili Bowl Nationals and USAC's Indiana Sprint Week. The partnership with DirtonDirt.com, one of Dirt Late Model racing's leading video providers and news sources, will bring Loudpedal's style of video production to Dirt Late Model racing for the first time with highlight footage from all three nights of Knoxville's action, including the $40,000-to-win Knoxville Late Model Nationals finale on Sept. 28.
“Obviously I’m a Late Model guy, but every time Loudpedal puts out a video, I stop what I’m doing and watch," said Michael Rigsby, DirtonDirt.com founder and lead videographer. "They do such a good job with everything. The shot selection, the angles, the editing, it’s really, in a word, beautiful stuff they do. I cannot wait for them to do the same on DirtonDirt.com. It’s going to bring Knoxville to our fans and subscribers like they’ve never seen it.”
Led by owner Mike Truex, Loudpedal Productions is excited to make its first venture into Dirt Late Model racing alongside DirtonDirt.com at one of the sport's biggest annual events.
"Loudpedal Productions is thrilled to be partnering with DirtonDirt.com for such a prestigious event as the Late Model Knoxville Nationals," Truex said. "Knoxville is definitely the heart of dirt track racing and to be able to document this race at such an historical track is a lifetime opportunity.
"Working with Michael Rigsby and DirtonDirt.com is an honor and something that we've been looking forward to putting together for several years. Although we have done a number of high-profile open-wheel events, which have resulted in some very successful and popular productions, it's this opportunity to break out of our comfort zone and document one of the biggest Late Model events in the country that gives us the most pleasure and excitement. We can't wait to bring the Loudpedal mark of excellence and the unique style of video to the world of Dirt Late Model racing."
Footage for the highlight video will be shot throughout the weekend at Knoxville's mega-event and produced during the days following the race. The final product will be available for DirtonDirt.com for subscribers to enjoy as they relive one of the biggest annual events in Dirt Late Model racing.
For more information about Loudpedal Productions, visit the company's website at www.loudpedalvideo.com or like the Loudpedal Productions Facebook page at www.facebook.com/loudpedal.
