MRN Honored:

  • Motor Racing Network (MRN) swept top honors in all eligible radio categories at the annual American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) Awards Banquet in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 29. The nation’s largest independent sports radio network, based in Daytona Beach, Fla., received first place honors for 2003 programming in the Radio Staff Produced and Radio Single Produced categories. Following are those who were recognized in each category:
    Radio Race Report: NASCAR Busch Series – “Dreambody 250” from Pikes Peak International Raceway Eli Gold, anchor; David Hyatt, Executive Producer and T.G. Ailstock, Producer
    Radio Feature Program: NASCAR Heroes – Richard Petty, Eli Gold, Host; David Hyatt Executive Producer and Marty Hough, Producer
    The AARWBA is the second National Association to honor MRN for its outstanding radio coverage of NASCAR races in 2003. Earlier this year, National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) recognized MRN with 8 awards including the prestigious “Barney Hall Award” given to NASCAR Live Event Producer, Ryan Horn. “These awards show the dedication of the entire MRN staff to producing quality programming for our millions of listeners,” said network President and Executive Producer Hyatt. “We are honored to be recognized by our peers.”(MRN PR)(6-4-2004)