MRN, PRN Partner To Create NASCAR Racing Network

NASCAR’s Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Speedway Motorsports’ Performance Racing Network (PRN) have joined forces to create the NASCAR Racing Network (NRN), a new radio broadcasting initiative specifically dedicated to covering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. 

This collaboration, announced on Friday, marks a significant development in NASCAR’s radio landscape, aiming to enhance the audio experience for fans of the Truck Series, which is the third tier of NASCAR’s national racing series, behind the Cup Series and Xfinity Series.

The NASCAR Racing Network officially launched its coverage with the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season opener, the Fresh From Florida 250, on February 14, 2025, at Daytona International Speedway, where driver Corey Heim emerged victorious. The NRN is set to provide flag-to-flag coverage of all Truck Series races through the season finale on October 31, 2025, at Phoenix Raceway. The next scheduled broadcast is the Fr8 208 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, airing today, February 22, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET.

Background on MRN and PRN

Motor Racing Network (MRN): Known as “The Voice of NASCAR,” MRN has been a cornerstone of NASCAR broadcasting since its founding in 1970 by NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. and broadcaster Ken Squier. As a wholly owned subsidiary of NASCAR, MRN has provided award-winning play-by-play coverage for over 50 years, primarily focusing on the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series at tracks owned or leased by NASCAR, such as Daytona and Talladega. It also traditionally covered the entire Truck Series season. MRN’s broadcasts reach approximately 500 radio stations nationwide, in addition to SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) and various digital platforms like MRN.com, NASCAR.com, and the NASCAR Mobile App.

Performance Racing Network (PRN): Operated by Speedway Motorsports, LLC, a major player in motorsports promotion, PRN has been a key broadcaster for NASCAR events at Speedway Motorsports-owned or -leased tracks, such as Atlanta Motor Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway. While PRN primarily covers the Cup Series and Xfinity Series races at these venues, it has now expanded its scope through this partnership. Like MRN, PRN distributes its programming to a wide network of affiliates and is also available on SiriusXM and online platforms.

Historically, MRN and PRN have operated as separate entities, splitting NASCAR radio coverage based on track ownership—MRN for NASCAR-affiliated tracks and PRN for Speedway Motorsports tracks. This division remains intact for the Cup and Xfinity Series, but the creation of the NRN unifies their efforts specifically for the Truck Series.

How Fans Can Listen: The NRN’s broadcasts are accessible through multiple channels:

• A nationwide network of affiliate radio stations, many of which already carry MRN or PRN programming.
• SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90), which airs all NASCAR races across the three national series.
• Online streams via MRN.com, NASCAR.com, the NASCAR Mobile App, and individual affiliate station websites, often in partnership with platforms like TuneIn.
• While specific details about new voices or operational changes (e.g., which announcers from MRN or PRN will helm the broadcasts) remain sparse, the initiative promises continuity in quality with potential fresh perspectives for longtime Truck Series listeners.