Fox shatters Indy 500 viewership marks in first year airing race
The network set a 17-year high in viewership.
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Fox showcases paid actors pouring milk on themselves at MLB games to promote Indy 500
Was that cow's milk or almond milk?
James Hinchcliffe strongly opposes Roger Penske owning IndyCar series and team: ‘Hinders legitimacy’
"It actually hinders IndyCar’s legitimacy on the global sporting platform, operating the way that we currently are"
Indianapolis 500 local TV blackout will be lifted ahead of expected sellout
"I’m sure people will be trying to figure out how bounce between a Pacers game, which we hope is a win for Indianapolis, and the Indianapolis 500."
Tom Brady to feature in Fox’s Indy 500 coverage
The network has not been shy about utilizing Brady to promote the racing circuit.
Monaco GP shift could be huge win for Indianapolis 500
The Moncao GP's shift to June could open up the possibility of Formula 1 drivers racing in the Indianapolis 500.
NBC’s broadcast of Indianapolis 500 viewership up 8% from 2023
The race was also the most-streamed INDYCAR race of all time.
Madison, WI NBC affiliate cut to commercial break during Indianapolis 500 finish
You couldn't have possibly timed it worse.
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for May 26, 2024: how to watch Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600
A big day for motorsports today with the Indianapolis 500 (weather permitting) on NBC and the Coca-Cola 600 on Fox as well as the Grand Prix de Monaco this morning on ABC.
Paul Page recalls calling IndyCar race right after 9/11: ‘I didn’t think we ought to.’
"I remember specifically that the word ‘tragedy’ was being used a lot and I didn’t see it that way. That was an atrocity."
Jimmie Johnson broadcasting Indy 500, racing in Coca-Cola 600
Johnson will make history next weekend.
IndyCar rejects Donald Trump-Robert F. Kennedy Jr. livery for Indy 500 car
"IndyCar does not approve sponsorships associated with elected officials, candidates for political office or political action committees."
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for May 28, 2023: how to watch F1, Indy 500 and NASCAR today
It's a big day for motorsports today as the Monaco Grand Prix airs on ABC at 9 a.m., then the Indy 500 on NBC at noon with the Coca-Cola 600 on Fox as the nightcap
Awful Announcing Podcast: Leigh Diffey on the Indy 500, facing animosity, becoming a U.S. citizen, and more
On this episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes was joined by Leigh Diffey, play-by-play commentator...
Leigh Diffey opens up about facing adversity while breaking into sportscasting
"They didn’t hold back in coming forward and letting me know, 'You don’t belong here.'"
Central Indiana residents can watch the Indy 500 live on Peacock
For one year only, those who live in the Indianapolis area and have a Peacock premium subscription will be able to watch the race.
Long-time IndyCar and NASCAR announcer and “Voice of the 500” Bob Jenkins passes away at 73
"All I want to be remembered as is a race fan who got a job in radio or TV. And for some reason, people liked me."
The first Indy 500 on NBC posted the best overnight rating for the race in three years
The Indy 500 ratings bump including a fifteen percent increase over 2018 on ABC.
AA Q&A: NBC’s Leigh Diffey on his Indy 500 play by play debut, IndyCar at NBC
Diffey will become the 11th person to do play-by-play at the Indy 500 since 1965.
NBC adds Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Indianapolis 500 coverage as a roving reporter
This will mark Earnhardt Jr.'s first time attending the Indianapolis 500, but it's far from his first time on a non-NASCAR broadcast.
Danica Patrick is joining NBC’s inaugural Indianapolis 500 coverage
Patrick's previous broadcasting experience includes working on Fox NASCAR XFinity Series telecasts and hosting the ESPYs.
NBC officially announces Mike Tirico will host their debuting Indianpolis 500 coverage
Confirming news that was first reported by the Indianapolis Star last June, NBC announced today that Mike Tirico will host...
NBC reportedly tabs Mike Tirico to host Indianapolis 500 coverage
This feels like good news for racing fans.
ABC’s final Indianapolis 500 broadcast draws lowest rating in over 30 years
ABC's ratings for the Indy 500 have seen a steady decline despite great racing and big storylines dominating each race.
NBC to broadcast Indianapolis 500 in 2019, ending 54 years of ABC airing the race
One of the longest-running TV partnerships in sports will end next year.