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The Performance Racing Network (PRN) is an American radio network that specializes in covering motor racing events.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Performance Racing Network (PRN) is an American radio network dedicated to covering motor racing events, functioning as a radio syndication network.
The Performance Racing Network (PRN) was founded in the year 1991.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Performance Racing Network (PRN) was established in 1981, not 1991.
What is the primary function of the Performance Racing Network (PRN)?
Answer: To broadcast motor racing events as a radio syndication network.
Explanation: The Performance Racing Network (PRN) is an American radio network dedicated to covering motor racing events, functioning as a radio syndication network.
In what year was the Performance Racing Network (PRN) founded?
Answer: 1981
Explanation: The Performance Racing Network (PRN) was established in 1981.
What is the primary product or service offered by the Performance Racing Network?
Answer: NASCAR racing and radio programming
Explanation: The Performance Racing Network's primary offerings are NASCAR racing broadcasts and associated radio programming.
PRN is controlled by NASCAR itself.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Performance Racing Network (PRN) is controlled by Speedway Motorsports (SMI), not NASCAR.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network assists PRN by providing additional turn announcers for road course races.
Answer: True
Explanation: For road course races, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network provides supplementary turn announcers to PRN.
Who is the controlling entity of the Performance Racing Network (PRN)?
Answer: Speedway Motorsports (SMI)
Explanation: Speedway Motorsports (SMI) is the controlling entity of the Performance Racing Network (PRN).
How does PRN's broadcast coverage differ from the Motor Racing Network (MRN)?
Answer: PRN broadcasts events at Speedway Motorsports-owned tracks, while MRN covers other NASCAR events.
Explanation: PRN's broadcast coverage focuses on NASCAR events at Speedway Motorsports-owned tracks, whereas the Motor Racing Network (MRN) covers other NASCAR events.
Who is identified as a veteran announcer for the Indycar/IMS Radio Network who also works with PRN?
Answer: Nick Yeoman
Explanation: Nick Yeoman is recognized as a veteran announcer for the Indycar/IMS Radio Network who also collaborates with PRN.
For road course races, PRN receives assistance with turn announcers from which network?
Answer: Indycar/IMS Radio Network
Explanation: For road course races, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network provides supplementary turn announcers to PRN.
PRN broadcasts NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series events.
Answer: True
Explanation: PRN broadcasts events from the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Which NASCAR series events does PRN primarily broadcast?
Answer: NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series
Explanation: PRN broadcasts events from the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Which of the following is NOT an SMI-owned track where PRN airs events?
Answer: Pocono Raceway
Explanation: PRN airs events at Speedway Motorsports (SMI)-owned tracks. Pocono Raceway is not an SMI-owned track.
Garage Pass is a daily NASCAR news program that is four minutes long.
Answer: True
Explanation: Garage Pass is a daily, four-minute NASCAR news program anchored by Mark Garrow.
The program that evolved into Garage Pass was originally named "Speedway USA".
Answer: False
Explanation: The program that evolved into Garage Pass was originally titled 'Winston Cup USA,' not 'Speedway USA.'
Capitol Broadcasting ceased the "Winston Cup Today" program in 1999 due to NASCAR's demand for rights fees for racetrack audio.
Answer: True
Explanation: Capitol Broadcasting discontinued the 'Winston Cup Today' program in 1999 because NASCAR required rights fees for racetrack audio.
The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters program primarily discusses issues in Formula 1 racing.
Answer: False
Explanation: The O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters program primarily focuses on NASCAR Racing issues, particularly within the Sprint Cup series, with occasional coverage of other racing forms when significant news arises.
Racing Country is a weekly program that features a mix of country music and NASCAR news.
Answer: True
Explanation: Racing Country is a weekly program that blends country music with NASCAR news, hosted by Paul Schadt and Cathy Martindale.
The program formerly known as NASCAR Country changed its name to Racing Country around the year 2010.
Answer: False
Explanation: The program formerly known as NASCAR Country changed its name to Racing Country around the year 2000, not 2010.
The slogan for the Racing Country program is "the two fastest hours on the radio."
Answer: True
Explanation: The slogan for Racing Country is indeed 'the two fastest hours on the radio.'
The Frontstretch airs from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET year-round.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Frontstretch airs from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. during the NASCAR season, but from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during the offseason, not year-round at the same times.
Why did Capitol Broadcasting end the "Winston Cup Today" program in 1999?
Answer: Because NASCAR demanded rights fees for racetrack audio.
Explanation: Capitol Broadcasting discontinued the 'Winston Cup Today' program in 1999 due to NASCAR's requirement for rights fees for racetrack audio.
What was the former name of the program now known as Racing Country?
Answer: NASCAR Country
Explanation: The program was formerly titled NASCAR Country before its name change to Racing Country around the year 2000.
What is the slogan for the Racing Country program?
Answer: "The two fastest hours on the radio."
Explanation: The slogan for Racing Country is 'the two fastest hours on the radio.'
Benny Parsons hosted the program Fast Talk for its entire duration.
Answer: False
Explanation: Benny Parsons hosted Fast Talk for its initial 14 seasons, but not for its entire duration.
Brett McMillan hosts the panel-driven show O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters.
Answer: True
Explanation: Brett McMillan hosts the panel-driven program, O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters.
Brad Gillie and Todd Gordon co-host the late-night call-in show Late-Shift on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
Answer: True
Explanation: Brad Gillie and Todd Gordon co-host the late-night call-in program Late-Shift on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
Brad Gillie is identified as the lead announcer for PRN starting in 2025.
Answer: True
Explanation: Brad Gillie is designated as the lead announcer for PRN, commencing in 2025.
Mark Garrow serves as the lead turn announcer for PRN.
Answer: False
Explanation: Mark Garrow serves as an announcer for Cup Series races and hosts Garage Pass; Rob Albright is the lead turn announcer.
Rob Albright covers Turns 3 and 4 at Las Vegas and Atlanta as a turn announcer.
Answer: False
Explanation: Rob Albright covers Turns 1 and 2 at Las Vegas and Atlanta, and the Backstretch at Bristol Dirt, not Turns 3 and 4.
Pat Patterson, who hosts The Frontstretch, also works as a turn announcer for PRN.
Answer: True
Explanation: Pat Patterson, host of The Frontstretch on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, also functions as a turn announcer for PRN.
Nick Yeoman is a former pit reporter for PRN.
Answer: False
Explanation: Nick Yeoman is identified as a veteran announcer for the Indycar/IMS Radio Network who also collaborates with PRN, not specifically a former pit reporter for PRN.
Doug Turnbull serves as a fill-in pit reporter and turn announcer for PRN.
Answer: True
Explanation: Doug Turnbull serves PRN in the capacity of a fill-in pit reporter and turn announcer.
Wendy Venturini is listed as a former lead announcer for PRN.
Answer: False
Explanation: Wendy Venturini is identified as a pit reporter for PRN, not a former lead announcer. Doug Rice is listed as a former lead announcer.
Who hosted Fast Talk during its initial 14 seasons?
Answer: Benny Parsons
Explanation: Benny Parsons was the host of Fast Talk for its initial 14 seasons.
Who hosts the panel-driven show O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters?
Answer: Brett McMillan
Explanation: Brett McMillan hosts the panel-driven program, O'Reilly Auto Parts Pit Reporters.
Who co-hosts the late-night call-in show Late-Shift on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio?
Answer: Brad Gillie and Todd Gordon
Explanation: Brad Gillie co-hosts the late-night call-in program Late-Shift on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio alongside Todd Gordon.
Which of the following is a weekend morning call-in show on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio hosted by Pat Patterson?
Answer: The Frontstretch
Explanation: Pat Patterson hosts the weekend morning call-in program, The Frontstretch, on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.
Who is identified as the lead announcer for PRN starting in 2025?
Answer: Brad Gillie
Explanation: Brad Gillie is designated as the lead announcer for PRN, commencing in 2025.
Rob Albright's role as a turn announcer for PRN includes covering which track sections?
Answer: Turns 1 and 2 at Las Vegas and Atlanta, and the Backstretch at Bristol Dirt
Explanation: As a turn announcer, Rob Albright covers Turns 1 and 2 at Las Vegas and Atlanta, and the Backstretch at Bristol Dirt.
Pat Patterson, in addition to hosting The Frontstretch, also serves PRN in what capacity?
Answer: Turn announcer
Explanation: Pat Patterson, host of The Frontstretch on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, also functions as a turn announcer for PRN.
Which of the following individuals is listed as a former pit reporter for PRN?
Answer: Steve Richards
Explanation: Steve Richards is listed as a former pit reporter for PRN.
Who is listed as a former announcer for turns 3 & 4 for PRN?
Answer: Chuck Carland
Explanation: Chuck Carland is listed as a former announcer for turns 3 & 4 for PRN.
All PRN shows originate from studios located at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Answer: False
Explanation: While many PRN shows originate from Charlotte Motor Speedway, exceptions include live race broadcasts and their associated pre- and post-race shows.
PRN race broadcasts are exclusively available on terrestrial radio stations.
Answer: False
Explanation: PRN race broadcasts are accessible via Sirius XM NASCAR Radio, and select programs can also be streamed online through PRN's website, not exclusively on terrestrial radio.
Where do most PRN shows originate?
Answer: From PRN's studios at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Explanation: Except for live race broadcasts and related pre/post-race programming, the majority of PRN's shows originate from its studios situated at Charlotte Motor Speedway.