How to Listen to MRN Radio NASCAR Live Broadcasts

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Channel 90 carries race coverage. There is no one nationwide terrestrial frequency for every NASCAR race because radio coverage is syndicated market by market. Start by identifying the race’s series and track, then match it to the proper network and local carrier.

Why NASCAR Does Not Have One AM/FM Station

Motor Racing Network, usually called MRN, is a national radio network rather than one radio station you can tune across the country. It distributes its race call to local AM and FM affiliates, so the frequency changes depending on where you live or travel.

MRN has about 600 affiliate stations. Coverage is broad, but not every affiliate carries every race or uses the same frequency outside its local market.

Performance Racing Network, or PRN, is the other major NASCAR radio network. Many stations affiliate with both MRN and PRN so they can carry a more complete NASCAR schedule. Before giving up on a familiar local sports station, check whether it carries both networks.

The race venue can help identify the network.

How to Listen to Today’s NASCAR Race on Radio

Use this table to choose the most direct listening path before searching for a frequency.

Your Situation	Best Place to Start	What You Need to Know
You want local radio	An MRN or PRN affiliate	The local station and frequency vary by market and race
You are traveling or outside affiliate range	SiriusXM NASCAR Radio	It provides one national channel for NASCAR audio
You are listening to a Craftsman Truck Series race	NASCAR Racing Network	NRN combines MRN and PRN coverage for Truck Series events
You are listening to the Brickyard 400	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network	The event uses the IMS network in association with PRN
Your usual station is airing another sport or local program	Another affiliate or SiriusXM	A station may not clear every network broadcast

Step 1: Identify the Series and Track

Confirm whether the event is a Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, or Craftsman Truck Series race.
Note the track where the race is being held.
Check the event listing close to race time for the scheduled radio network and participating stations.

Do not search only for “NASCAR radio station today.” Two NASCAR events can happen on the same weekend, and the series determines the network you need.

Step 2: Match the Race to the Likely Network

Look for MRN first when the event is at a NASCAR-owned track, Pocono Raceway, Gateway Motorsports Park, or the NASCAR All-Star Race.
Look for PRN first for most other Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series events.
For the Brickyard 400, look for Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network coverage associated with PRN.
For a Craftsman Truck Series race, look for NASCAR Racing Network coverage.

These assignments are the normal routing pattern, not a substitute for the current event listing. Broadcast arrangements can change, and a station may carry one series while skipping another.

Step 3: Find a Local Affiliate or Use Satellite Radio

Search for an MRN or PRN affiliate serving your area.
Check the station’s sports schedule, on-air guide, or race-day programming notice.
If one station is unavailable, try a nearby affiliate, especially one that identifies itself as both an MRN and PRN station.
If you have satellite radio access, tune SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Channel 90.

The Motor Racing Network provides the most useful starting point for MRN race coverage and affiliate information. A local station may carry the network broadcast over the air even if its online stream has different programming.

Step 4: Confirm You Have the Live Race Call

Listen for the announcers to identify the series, track, and event name.
Make sure the broadcast is live race coverage rather than a replay, call-in show, or NASCAR news program.
If you hear another sporting event, local talk show, or music programming, switch to a different affiliate or the satellite channel.
Keep the station selected through caution periods and weather delays; radio coverage may remain live even when the cars are not racing.

Which Network Covers Each NASCAR Series

MRN and PRN are the principal networks for NASCAR’s top national series, but their work is divided largely by venue.

MRN Race Coverage

MRN is often called the Voice of NASCAR and has been broadcasting NASCAR races since the Daytona 500 in 1970. Its core coverage includes races at NASCAR-owned tracks, plus Pocono Raceway and Gateway Motorsports Park. MRN also broadcasts the NASCAR All-Star Race.

For an MRN event, your local carrier may be a news/talk station, sports station, or a general AM station that joins the network only for race coverage. The network name is more useful than memorizing a dial position.

PRN Race Coverage

PRN carries almost all other Cup Series and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races. That is why a station that airs NASCAR one weekend may use MRN branding and use PRN the following weekend.

If an affiliate says it carries a race but does not specify a network, check its event schedule before race time. A dual-affiliated station is often the best local option because it can air races from either network.

NASCAR Racing Network for Truck Series Races

NASCAR Racing Network, or NRN, is the radio network for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series coverage. It brings together MRN and PRN talent and distribution for Truck Series events.

Listening Options Beyond Local AM/FM

A portable radio is often the simplest way to follow NASCAR while driving, working outside, or camping, but it is not the only option.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

SiriusXM is the most dependable choice when you are far from a local affiliate, crossing several radio markets, or following a race while traveling.

Satellite radio also gives you NASCAR talk and analysis outside race windows. It is useful when you want qualifying discussion, driver interviews, call-in programming, or post-race reaction in addition to the live race call.

Station Web Streams and Apps

Some local affiliates stream their regular programming online through their own apps or websites. However, online sports rights can differ from over-the-air rights.

Do not assume an audio delay means you found the wrong race; streaming feeds can be behind live radio.

At the Track

At-track radio listening can be especially useful because you can follow the full race call while seeing only one portion of the speedway. A small battery radio and headphones let you hear the positions, cautions, and pit-road action that may be out of sight from your seat.

For large events, bring spare batteries and scan the event guide or track announcements for the local race-broadcast frequency.

How to Avoid Missing the Broadcast

The most common problem is tuning to the right station for the wrong race.

Use this quick check before the green flag:

Confirm the race series and track.
Identify whether the event is likely on MRN, PRN, NRN, or the IMS network.
Check whether your local station is actually carrying that event.
Have another listening option ready.
Listen for the race name and track identification when coverage begins.

NASCAR Radio Personalities and Race Announcers

MRN race announcers are part of an event-specific broadcast team, so there is not one permanent list that applies to every race. The booth, turn announcers, pit reporters, and studio staff make up each event’s broadcast team.

Do not confuse a network’s daily talk-show hosts with the live race-call team. A host may appear in race coverage, but a weekday program listing is not necessarily that weekend’s announcer lineup.

On SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, The Morning Drive is hosted by Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Dave Moody hosts SiriusXM Speedway from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What radio station is broadcasting today’s NASCAR race?

The nationwide answer is SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Channel 90. Look for the network carrying the specific race.

Can I listen to a NASCAR race without a local affiliate?

Yes. SiriusXM channel 90 carries every race of the NASCAR season. It is also useful when you are traveling through areas where a local station’s signal fades or changes.

Does MRN broadcast every NASCAR Cup Series race?

No, MRN does not broadcast every NASCAR Cup Series race. It carries races at NASCAR-owned tracks, Pocono Raceway, Gateway Motorsports Park, and the NASCAR All-Star Race, while PRN carries most other Cup and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series events. The Brickyard 400 is handled by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network in association with PRN.

What network broadcasts NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races?

NASCAR Racing Network, or NRN, carries Craftsman Truck Series race coverage. Local station carriage can vary, so use an NRN-capable affiliate or SiriusXM if your usual NASCAR station is not airing the Truck race.

Who are the NASCAR announcers on MRN?

MRN’s announcers are the live team assigned to that particular event, rather than one fixed group for every race. For non-race programming, Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone host The Morning Drive from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on weekdays, while Dave Moody hosts SiriusXM Speedway from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Does MRN provide live NASCAR race coverage?

Yes. MRN delivers live play-by-play for NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series events through roughly 500 radio stations nationwide. It serves as a primary audio provider for NASCAR stock car racing.