Feeling as though they were part of the race is one of the most exciting aspects of the sport for most NASCAR fans, a feature that is available through the use of a portable sports radio. Even avid fans seated in the stands will find a radio to be helpful in getting up to the minute information on what is happening at the far end of the track out of sight. For those who are not able to follow the circuit across the country, sports radio can be the next best thing to being there.

Certain radios excel in providing sports broadcasts. The best option for a fan seeking a sports radio is choosing one that carries full NASCAR broadcasts of each and every race, along with chatter and interviews with well known race personalities. Below are some of the brands that top the charts at bringing the race into the ear of the listener:

• Sony offers its ICF-S10MK2 model portable sports radio that has received rave reviews from consumers. Comments have included “great reception”, “huge quality in a small package”, “lightweight” and “long battery life”. The ability to easily carry or hold the radio due to its small size yet have clarity of sound and dependability to last through the race with no disruption from fading batteries makes this little portable a valuable asset for NASCAR fans. With the Sony ICF-2S10MK2 and tuning in to one of the many stations that carry the Performance Racing Network, the listener will be virtually transported to the sounds and action of the racetrack.
• XM2go by Delphi, while a satellite portable rather than a battery radio, offers excellent quality of race information for race enthusiasts. The portable is able to be used in the car, home or office where XM Channel 128 brings live airings of each NASCAR race plus many extras. The only downside is the for a subscription to XM satellite radio.
• Sangeon has a number of highly rated portable radios that provide versatility, durability, compact size and excellent reception, making it a hard choice for NASCAR fans. Prices range from $35 to $70, which could be the deciding factor for many. Any variation between models is size; pocket sized for those who use it on the run and table top size. They even offer one model, the T615, which is about the size of a credit card; however, it is hard to obtain and costs are considerably higher.

NASCAR fans seeking a portable sports radio that will deliver the excitement of the races anywhere will find just the ticket with one of these choices.