I’ve been a subscriber to XM satellite radio for about six years. One of the reasons I got satellite radio was so I could hear the NASCAR radio broadcasts. In the area where I live in Maryland, there are no stations that carry MRN or PRN close enough to pick up. Many who have read my articles will know I’m not much of a fan of the current NASCAR TV partners, so I wanted the option to switch to the more traditional radio coverage offered by radio during races. What I didn’t realize when I subscribed to XM in 2004 was the great programming I would learn to love on the NASCAR channel! The mainstay of that coverage was the Dialed In, hosted by Claire B. Lang afternoons from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Claire’s show was always a wonderful mix of “insider” stories from the garage, call-ins from listeners, and other great content that she has enhanced over the years.

In 2007, when NASCAR decided to switch their “official” channel to SIRIUS satellite radio, Claire decided to stay with XM and continued her Dialed In show on channel 144. She had a large fan base and we all appreciated her staying with us. I went back to trying to find an MRN station on terrestrial radio when we were traveling in the south, so I could catch race broadcasts. But I found it was worth staying with XM and hear Claire’s great show every afternoon. In July 2008, the FCC approved a merger between the two satellite services. After the 2008 season ended, Claire’s show was moved to the NASCAR channel. Those of us with XM were fortunate that we could now add the Best of Sirius to our XM subscriptions and follow Claire to her new home on the NASCAR channel on 128.

Because I admired Claire’s work, I was interested in interviewing her. Let me tell you, it’s quite interesting interviewing the interviewer. We had a wonderful conversation that I really enjoyed a lot! Read More