IndyCar Archives - Awful Announcing

IndyCar exploring Washington D.C. street race for USA’s 250th birthday

This comes after Fox's decision last month to purchase a 33 percent stake in the owner of IndyCar.

IndyCar released a statement saying that it did not want to be associated with the announced plans for an ICE "Speedway Slammer"

“This partnership is built on long-standing trust and a shared vision for the future."

The network nearly doubled viewership for its race on Sunday versus the previous year.

It was a good idea by the Fox production crew. Just really, really bad timing.

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?"