Ep. 013: Mark Garrow, long-time NASCAR radio announcer
(WGHP) — Join as we show you the world behind the driver's seat in Racing Report.
On May 28, 2025, Chris sits down with Mark Garrow, a long-time radio announcer who called NASCAR races on the Performance Racing Network. He joins us to talk about the Coke 600 and his career calling NASCAR races.
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