The 2012 network lineup
features a number of new stations from Northern Canada to South Florida and
includes KLAA/Angels Radio in Los Angeles; ESPN Radio-AM 770 in Fort Myers,
Fla.; 104.5-FM/The Zone in Nashville, Tenn.; and FM-103.5 in Iqaluit, which is
located in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Other new markets include
Salt Lake City; Sacramento and Victor Valley, Calif.; Columbus, Ind.; Fargo,
N.D.; Sioux Falls, S.D.; and Anchorage, Alaska.
Earlier this year, Motor
Racing Network announced the addition of WZGV-ESPN 730 in Charlotte, N.C.;
which will broadcast MRN’s complete 2012 schedule of Sprint Cup, Nationwide and
Camping World Truck Series races.
“The expansion of our 2012
affiliate lineup is a reflection of the ever-growing NASCAR fan base, which can
count on Motor Racing Network for comprehensive, compelling coverage of
the sport,” said MRN President and Executive Producer David Hyatt. “In addition
to that network of affiliates, which is the foundation of our efforts, Daytona
500 coverage will feature additional distribution sources including live
streaming at individual stations’ websites, at MotorRacingNetwork.com, and on
Sirius XM Satellite Radio.”
The 467 affiliated radio
stations carrying Sunday’s MRN coverage of the Daytona 500 represent 49 states
and Canada, with a Spanish language broadcast on ESPN Deportes. In addition,
American Forces Radio will bring the race to more than one million men and
women in the United States military stationed around the world.
Sunday’s Daytona 500 will
cap nine straight days of Speedweeks coverage from Daytona International
Speedway that began with the Feb. 18 Budweiser Shootout, and includes
season-opening races Friday in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and
Saturday for the Nationwide Series.
Sunday’s MRN broadcast of
the Daytona 500 will be anchored by Joe Moore and Eli Gold. Air time is 12 p.m.
(EST). Trevor Bayne is the defending race winner. 2011 championship runner-up
Carl Edwards will start this year’s race from the pole position, two spots in
front of reigning Cup Series champion Tony Stewart.
Where is Barney Hall?
ReplyDeleteSad to hear that Barney Hall, Ken Squier,and Ned Jarrett are not a part of Speedweeks this year.I wish them well.The MRN crew has always been the best in telling the story of each race.I enjoy the classic races on their website as well.
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