In 2021, Above The Yellow Line with Taylor Kitchen began as a podcast fueled by a passion for motorsports and a desire to build community. What started as a simple idea has grown into something far beyond what she could have imagined.
Through this journey, Taylor and her team have not only connected with passionate motorsports fans but have also formed connections with several inspiring content creators united by their love for the sport.
That passion and collaboration led to the creation of ATYL Media—a dynamic team of motorsports content creators dedicated to producing motorsports content that’s fresh, informative, and fun.
At ATYL Media, we cover everything you love about motorsports, from F1 and INDYCAR to NASCAR, short tracks, and even virtual racing. We celebrate the sport’s rich history, explore its exciting future, and enjoy every moment in between.
Taylor Kitchen’s journey in motorsports began in 2016 with a simple decision to watch a race with her grandmother. Little did she know that moment would ignite a passion that would shape her life and career.
Fueled by that passion, Taylor dedicated her studies and professional pursuits to the motorsports industry. In 2021, she launched her NASCAR podcast, Above The Yellow Line, a project that started as a personal passion and quickly grew into a respected voice within the motorsports media landscape.
Today, Taylor stands as one of motorsports’ prominent up-and-coming female voices, working both behind the scenes and in front of the camera to connect fans with the racing world. From communications and marketing to on-camera reporting and driver interviews, she delivers authentic, engaging coverage across every platform. Through her past work with Racing America, her current role as Social Talent and Producer at Motorsport.com—one of the leading global brands in motorsports coverage—and her appearances on outlets such as SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Taylor brings insightful storytelling and live trackside reporting that draw fans closer to the heart of the sport.
As the founder of ATYL Media, Taylor is proud to lead a team of talented creators delivering motorsports content fans can trust and enjoy.
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A native to Rock Hill, SC, Adam has had a life long obsession with all forms of motorsports. Growing up in a football family, sports has had a very close relationship with him, leading him to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management from Coastal Carolina University in 2016. Before joining Above the Yellow Line in 2021, Adam previously worked in football for teams such as the Carolina Panthers, Clemson Tigers, and Arizona Rattlers. In 2024, he became a founding member of ATYL Media, which had led to his current position as Managing Editor and Social Media Contributor. He brings enthusiasm, professional insight, and a vast knowledge of all things racing to our group, along with creative and fresh perspectives for our members.
ATYL Media Social Contributor and Managing Editor
Andrea started creating content in 2024 to share her love for Formula 1, and that’s how Apex Andrea was born. But it didn’t take long before F1 just wasn’t enough and she quickly fell down the motorsports rabbit hole and became a huge fan of IndyCar and NASCAR too.
Along the way, she met MJ through the motorsports community, and the two teamed up to start the Laps Down Podcast, a comedic motorsports podcast.
Originally from Michigan, Andrea’s now based in the Washington, D.C. area, but she’s always game for talking racing no matter where she is.
INDYCAR Content Creator
Ben Branscum is someone who can do a bit of everything. The Kentucky Kid himself has been a diehard motorsports fan since the mid 2000s. Since his early memories of Jeff Burton winning at Dover, he’s been a race fan since.
Also, a diehard philadelphia sports fan, ban is loyal to a fault. With a passion for photo and video work, he strives and works to be as creative as he can be no matter the medium.
If you see Ben at the track, feel free to come sway hi!
Motorsports History Content Manager
According to Big Duke, he’s a Mid-Pack iRacing Hero and Sim-Racing content creator. He is also a dad of 2 and a Safety Professional by trade. He’s worked in all aspects of motorsports in different disciplines, from officiating to crewman to driver. He’s here to bring you the latest from the world of NHRA most Monday night's at 8:30PM ET.
NHRA Content Creator
Buddy is the son of a single mother who raised him on NASCAR. Since the time he can remember, it’s all he’s ever known. He learned his numbers, letters, and colors by what was on the side of a race car. As a North Carolina native, you can imagine he grew up at the racetrack, going to races since he was 5 years old. He’s been fortunate enough to build some incredible friendships from a common love of cars going in circles. As important as it is to cover the on-track action, it’s equally important to expose the human element that goes into every weekend and portray that to the next new fan. Covering Late Models for ATYL, he brings the heart and passion of “Saturday Night” to all of us watching On Tour.
Short Track Racing Content Creator
Dom Joseph is a native of Youngstown, OH. He joined the ATYL team in 2021, one year removed from earning his degree in Sports Broadcasting at Youngstown State University. Known as “The Encyclopedia” of the team, Dom provides ATYL with stats and historical notes and figures to help the brand stand out among the rest.
When he’s not at the race track gathering content for both ATYL and NASCAR, Dom is an avid fan of Ohio State football and Formula 1.
Motorsport Historian and Statistician
John Dirugeris, AKA The Motorsports Enthusiast, has loved and watched anything that has 4 wheels and a motor for most of his life.
NASCAR, F1, IndyCar, IMSA, WEC, Rally, you name it. He’s a third generation Motorsports fan, carrying along the legacy of racing enthusiasts. He is a diehard Leclerc, Byron, Tennessee Vols, and Dallas Cowboys fan, so you’ll either see him cheering or crying at the end of every season.
Formula 1 Content Creator
Laurel Sloan is from Oak Harbor, Ohio and is currently studying Public Relations and Advertising at Bowling Green State University. Born into a racing family, she has been a lifelong motorsports fan. In high school, she realized she could turn her love for racing into a career by combining it with her passion for social media and photography. Her favorite motorsport is Formula One, where she is a huge George Russell fan. She loves creating personality driven content and values showing up authentically in everything she creates.
ATYL Media Contributor
MJ accidentally watched the Formula 1 Austrian GP in 2023 and has been hooked on motorsports ever since. As a lifelong hockey fan, she already had the diehard sports fan mentality down. She began with F1 but quickly learned that there were many other series she’d like to consume her life as well. Alongside F1, she now keeps up with NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula E, and whatever other series she can find to fill in the gaps between.
Since the beginning of her motorsports journey, MJ has been creating content and building a community. Eventually, she found Andrea and started Laps Down, a motorsport podcast designed for all types of fans and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
INDYCAR Content Creator
A native of Annapolis, MD, Rob joined ATYL in 2022 and serves as a freelance graphic designer and graphic designer for clients ranging from the Midwest to Ontario; working for the likes of Corey Lajoie, Ryan Vargas, and NASCAR Roots. In late 2021, Rob partnered with Souza Media and JDV Productions; creating graphics and photo content for several NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races and champions as well as NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Patrick Emerling.
Outside of racing, Rob is the Athletics Graphic Designer and Photographer at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.
Director of Creative Design
