Fox shatters Indy 500 viewership marks in first year airing race
The network set a 17-year high in viewership.
The network set a 17-year high in viewership.
"It actually hinders IndyCar’s legitimacy on the global sporting platform, operating the way that we currently are"
Coverage will begin Friday at 2 p.m. ET on Fox Sports platforms.
"We’re live at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, setting the 33 car field for next Sunday’s Daytona 500, Indianapolis! 500"
The network has not been shy about utilizing Brady to promote the racing circuit.
Most notably, IndyCar will now race in primetime on Father's Day.
News was hard to come by at the Fox Upfront on Monday with the network focusing on areas and platforms where they have seen past success.
“Kyle’s double attempt is one of the most exciting storylines in all of sports, and we’re thrilled to be part of it."
Fans missed about 20 minutes of The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix on Fox.
"I didn't think it was Fake News Network on Fox!"
The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg was the most-watched IndyCar race in 14 years, excluding the Indianapolis 500.
Fox has its first in what will be several IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheaders.
"There’s potential to get more crossover between both series."
IndyCar vets Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will join familiar F1 voice Will Buxton as Fox's announcing trio for the 2025 season.
Other professional sports leagues should take notes. This is how you market your sport's stars.
The network has also held talks with other talents.
The Moncao GP's shift to June could open up the possibility of Formula 1 drivers racing in the Indianapolis 500.
"Nobody is going to hold me back."
"Are we live?"
IndyCar and Fox Sports reached a historic agreement that will see every race on network TV even as streaming takes over the sports world.
IndyCar looks set to move from NBC to Fox beginning in 2025.
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.
"I remember specifically that the word ‘tragedy’ was being used a lot and I didn’t see it that way. That was an atrocity."
"Not a real person, we should point that out right away."