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MRN Classic Races, published by Motor Racing Network, replays full NASCAR races from the network's audio archive, covering events from the 1970s through the 2010s. The show has 344 episodes released weekly, typically running about 2 hours 23 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate range of $90 to $630 per episode. Its distinctive feature is original race-day radio broadcasts with period commentary.

Why brands sponsor MRN Classic Races

Full NASCAR race replays with a dedicated motorsports audience

  • 344 weekly episodes give a long, steady run of sponsor placements
  • Full-length original race broadcasts from the Motor Racing Network archive
  • Strong 4.7 Apple Podcasts rating shows an engaged, loyal audience
Best forautomotive aftermarketmotorsports merchandiseracing fan brands
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and the listener base skews older.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Automotive80%
Sports15%
History5%
Formats
archival radio broadcast, full race replay
Tone
nostalgic, informative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 36 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 245 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average, 344 episodes over about 8 years, weekly cadence and a publisher backed by a known racing network, placed in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band and adjusted for slow rating accumulation.
Audience asks aboutWhich race is featured in this episodeWhat happened in the historic raceWhich drivers competed in the event
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles are race names and years only, with no explicit flag in the feed.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

PlatformLink
Websiteart19.com/shows/mrn-classic-races
Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com/podcast/id440569219
RSS feedrss.art19.com/mrn-classic-races

Benchmark score: 85 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
MRN Classic Races - 1989 Autoworks 5002026-10-142 h 19 min
MRN Classic Races - 1979 NAPA National 5002026-10-073 h 36 min
MRN Classic Races - 1999 Las Vegas 4002026-09-302 h 9 min
MRN Classic Races - 2004 Banquet 4002026-09-232 h 28 min
MRN Classic Races - 1984 Busch 5002026-09-162 h 32 min
MRN Classic Races - 1998 Carquest 2502026-09-092 h 9 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Classic NASCAR races from the audio archives of The Motor Racing Network.
MRN Classic Races's own show description from the podcast feed

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About MRN Classic Races

MRN Classic Races is a weekly podcast from Motor Racing Network that replays full NASCAR races from the network's audio archive. The feed lists 344 episodes released weekly, typically between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 36 minutes long. Each episode presents a historic race with its original radio broadcast, drawn from events across several decades.

The show is published under the Motor Racing Network name and hosted on Art19. Apple Podcasts shows 245 ratings with a 4.7 average. Listeners are estimated to be mostly older NASCAR fans, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode; these figures are estimates, not published data. No sponsors were named in the feed.

Brands in automotive, motorsports merchandise and racing fan categories may suit this show. At an estimated $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsor can reach a dedicated motorsports audience across a large archive.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. MRN Classic Races can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about MRN Classic Races

How much does MRN Classic Races charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates run about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Rates are estimates, not a published price list.

What is MRN Classic Races about?

MRN Classic Races replays full NASCAR races from the Motor Racing Network audio archive. Each weekly episode includes an original race broadcast, mostly from past decades.

How do I contact MRN Classic Races about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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