A New Era Set To Begin in 2026 for PRN’s Garage Pass as Kurland and Styles Take the Wheel
For decades, race fans across the country have made it a daily ritual to tune in for their NASCAR fix through the esteemed Garage Pass broadcast. It’s a tradition as ingrained in the sport as the smell of high-octane fuel and the rumble of engines firing on pit road. But come January 2026, that daily broadcast is getting a major shakeup.
The Performance Racing Network (PRN) has officially announced that the torch is being passed. Beginning in 2026, the nationally syndicated Garage Pass will feature a fresh sound and a new dynamic duo behind the mic: Andrew Kurland and David Styles. This announcement marks a significant turning point for the network.
For years, Garage Pass, formerly known to old-school fans as “Winston Cup Today,” has been anchored by the steady, trusted voice of Mark Garrow. With Garrow set to retire at the conclusion of the 2025 season, the show is gearing up for a seamless transition that honors its deep roots while looking squarely at the future of stock car racing coverage.
Honoring a Broadcasting Legacy
Replacing a legend is never an easy task. Mark Garrow hasn’t just been a host; he has been the narrator of NASCAR history for countless listeners. His retirement at the end of 2025 signals the end of a definitive chapter in motorsports radio. Gerry Horn, PRN’s Senior Vice President and General Manager, acknowledged the weight of this moment.
“Garage Pass has been one of our longest-running and most successful shows,” Horn said. “While we will certainly miss Mark and the fantastic job he did for many years, we are energized by the new direction that Andrew and David are taking with the show. We look forward to our affiliates and fans hearing the new Garage Pass in January.”
Meet the New Voices of Garage Pass
The network hasn’t looked far to find talent capable of carrying the legacy forward. They’ve tapped two broadcasters who live and breathe the sport, ensuring that the daily news update remains in capable hands.
Andrew Kurland: A Life Spent at the Track
Andrew Kurland might be stepping into a new role, but he’s no stranger to the garage area. In fact, he’s been chasing stories since he was a 12-year-old kid reporter, founding his own content project, the Checkered Flag Crew.
A graduate of Arizona State University, Kurland sharpened his skills at one of the most progressive media outlets in the sport: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Dirty Mo Media. There, he served as a producer and on-air talent for hit shows like “Dale Jr. Download” and “Door Bumper Clear,” proving he can handle the unfiltered, fast-paced nature of modern NASCAR media.
Now moving into a full-time capacity with PRN, fans will hear Kurland regularly as a pit reporter and turn announcer during race broadcasts, in addition to his daily duties on Garage Pass.
“Whether I am pit reporting, on-air during the week, or just hanging out with my buddies, NASCAR racing always comes up in conversation,” Kurland said. “Being able to talk racing daily on PRN’s Garage Pass is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to get started.”
David Styles: The Voice of Experience
Joining Kurland is David Styles, a broadcaster whose voice has become a staple of the PRN family. A Western Carolina University alum, Styles cut his teeth on local sports radio in Canton, N.C., before joining PRN full-time in 2015.
Styles brings a wealth of logistical and on-air knowledge to the table. Beyond his role as Manager of Broadcast Logistics, he has been a consistent presence in national radio ads and guest spots on “Fast Talk.” He understands deeply what this specific show means to the affiliates who carry it.
“Garage Pass has been a daily fixture in the racing community and on terrestrial radio stations for decades,” Styles noted. “The reputation and prestige that PRN and Mark Garrow have built with this audience are extraordinary… I am very honored and thankful to be a small part of its future and to partner with a high-caliber broadcaster like Andrew Kurland to extend the show’s legacy.”
What Expect in 2026
The chemistry between Kurland and Styles promises to bring a blend of youthful energy and seasoned perspective to the airwaves. As the sport evolves with new cars, new tracks, and new stars, Garage Pass is growing right alongside it.“It will be fun to see where the twists and turns of the NASCAR season take us on the show,” Kurland added.
While fans will have to wait until January 2026 to hear the new duo officially take over, the excitement is already building in Concord. It’s a new lap for an old favorite, and the engine is just getting warmed up.
