CONCORD, N.C. — The Performance Racing Network announced veteran broadcaster Brad Gillie will step off of pit road and into the broadcast booth to assume the role of lead anchor alongside Mark Garrow beginning next season.
Gillie moves into the seat vacated by Doug Rice, who retired after a 36-year career.
“The obvious choice to succeed me is Brad Gillie,” said Rice. “He has been an integral part of our broadcast team for decades. He is an excellent broadcaster that our fans trust and are very familiar with, which I know will make this a smooth transition.”
Gillie has spent more than two decades working in motorsports. His career started in 1998 at Texas Motor Speedway. Throughout his 16-year tenure at the track, Gillie was the Manager of Short Track Operations, General Manager of the Lone Star Legends racing series and host of the Speedway’s Total Access syndicated radio program.
In 2006, Gillie began broadcasting live NASCAR events with PRN, where he could be heard in any broadcast position. However, he spent most of his time on pit road as one of the network’s pit reporters.
“I am truly grateful to PRN and Speedway Motorsports for the opportunity to continue building on a long legacy of exceptional broadcasts,” said Gillie. “It is an honor to move up to the anchor chair and, along with our great team, deliver the excitement of NASCAR to our listeners and affiliate stations.
“I also want to thank Doug Rice for his friendship and mentorship. His values and commitment to excellence have made PRN an elite network recognized throughout the motorsports and radio industries.”
During his tenure with PRN, Gillie stepped into the broadcast booth as anchor several times. Starting in 2025, he will bring his experience and love of NASCAR to the booth.