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4 unusual facts about Motor Racing Network


1979 Daytona 500

Motor Racing Network was broadcasting the race on the radio, and their broadcasters included Barney Hall, Mike Joy and Dick Berggren.

2009 Checker Auto Parts 500

ABC broadcast the race on television beginning at 3 PM US EST while MRN along with Sirius Satellite Radio had radio coverage starting at 2:45 PM US EST.

Ford Championship Weekend

All three races in the weekend are carried nationwide by Motor Racing Network, NASCAR's principal radio carrier.

Jack Arute

Arute began his work with ABC Sports and ESPN in 1984, after serving as a radio commentator for the MRN from 1972 to 1980, where he was known as "Jackie Arute".


WYBZ

The station is currently owned by Y Bridge Broadcasting, Inc. and features programming from NBC News and Motor Racing Network.


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