New Radio Call-In Show, “PRN’s Sunday Drive”:

  • NASCAR fans across the country will have the opportunity to play backseat driver when Performance Racing Network’s new interactive radio show, “PRN’s Sunday Drive,” debuts Sunday evening, June 13. Hosted by veteran motorsports broadcasters John Kernan and Stephanie Durner, the two-hour live call-in program offers fans a platform to sound off on the day’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race along with other happenings in the motorsports industry. “‘PRN’s Sunday Drive’ promises to be entertaining, informative and fun,” said Doug Rice, vice president and general manager of Performance Racing Network. “NASCAR fans are the most passionate in sports and this program gives them a forum to express their opinions about the day’s race shortly after the victory lane celebration has concluded.” Several driver analysts, including John Andretti, Geoffrey Bodine, Mike Wallace and Shawna Robinson, will participate in the program throughout the season, adding a behind-the-wheel view to the mix. “This is a great opportunity for me to stay in touch with the NASCAR fans and have some fun at the same time,” said Kernan, longtime host of ESPN’s “RPM 2Night.”
    “PRN’s Sunday Drive” will be broadcast live from PRN’s studio at Lowe’s Motor Speedway every Sunday from 8:00 to 10:00pm/et during the remainder of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season. The program will resume on Sunday, Feb. 20, following the 2005 Daytona 500. A list of radio stations that carry “PRN’s Sunday Drive” and other PRN programming is available online at www.goprn.com. Performance Racing Network, a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. is a NASCAR radio rights holder and provides programming to over 720 radio stations and XM Satellite Radio’s NASCAR channel.(LMS PR)(6-9-2004)