Former CBS Radio CEO turned play by play broadcaster Dan Mason is expanding his on-air work by joining the Horse Racing Radio Network as a host and analyst. HHRN serves as the official radio home of the 2017 Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Mason is scheduled to work the The Fountain of Youth Stakes on March 4th and the Florida Derby on April 1st. Both races are at Gulfstream Park in Miami.
“Dan is not only an accomplished radio broadcaster but a longtime horseman as well. His native Kentucky roots blends perfectly with our presentation. He will bring an additional perspective to complement our expanding coverage,” said Mike Penna, President HRRN.Dan Mason added, “I’ve followed Mike and his team since day one. His journey and success story at HRRN has been phenomenal as it has grown from its base in Kentucky to now internationally. I look forward to being part of many new chapters to come.”
In partnership with NBC Sports and Westwood One, HRRN provides exclusive radio coverage of all three Triple Crown races: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes. A complete HRRN broadcast schedule is available at www.horseracingradio.net.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
