The Greatest Spectacle in Racing drew more TV spectators this year, despite a nearly four-hour weather delay.
NBC Sports said today that its coverage of Sunday’s thrilling Indianapolis 500 averaged 5.34 million viewers across NBC, streamer Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms in preliminary numbers. That’s up by 8% over the 2023 race and by 10% over 2022.
Watch NBC’s coverage of the heart-pounding final lap below.
Viewership peaked at 6.46 million viewers from 7:30-7:45 p.m. Et as Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden surged past Pato O’Ward on the final lap to become the first back-to-back winner since Helio Castroneves in 2001-02. An Indy 500 record 18 different drivers led at least one lap.
The race is also the most-streamed IndyCar race ever, with an average minute audience of 286,000 viewers across Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.
Final ratings results will be released Wednesday.
NBC Sports said today that its coverage of Sunday’s thrilling Indianapolis 500 averaged 5.34 million viewers across NBC, streamer Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms in preliminary numbers. That’s up by 8% over the 2023 race and by 10% over 2022.
Watch NBC’s coverage of the heart-pounding final lap below.
Viewership peaked at 6.46 million viewers from 7:30-7:45 p.m. Et as Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden surged past Pato O’Ward on the final lap to become the first back-to-back winner since Helio Castroneves in 2001-02. An Indy 500 record 18 different drivers led at least one lap.
The race is also the most-streamed IndyCar race ever, with an average minute audience of 286,000 viewers across Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.
Final ratings results will be released Wednesday.
- 5/27/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: Josef Newgarden won the race for the second year in a row for Team Penske. The Tennessean won a final-lap duel with Pato O’Ward to become the first driver to win consecutive 500s since Helio Castroneves did it for Penske in 2001 and 2002.
His win gives Roger Penske a record-extending 20th win in the biggest race in the world. Roger is the father of Pmc CEO Jay Penske.
Update: Fans are being allowed back in the grandstand at the Indianapolis 500 and officials are starting to dry the track. An NBC official said it would air the race even with its late start. A 4:30 Pm Indiana time start is now anticipated, although a second set of storms may hit the area later today, further complicating completion of the race.
Earlier: Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have delayed the start of today’s Indianapolis 500 due to inclement weather in central Indiana. As of 11:17 Am Indiana time,...
His win gives Roger Penske a record-extending 20th win in the biggest race in the world. Roger is the father of Pmc CEO Jay Penske.
Update: Fans are being allowed back in the grandstand at the Indianapolis 500 and officials are starting to dry the track. An NBC official said it would air the race even with its late start. A 4:30 Pm Indiana time start is now anticipated, although a second set of storms may hit the area later today, further complicating completion of the race.
Earlier: Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have delayed the start of today’s Indianapolis 500 due to inclement weather in central Indiana. As of 11:17 Am Indiana time,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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The “greatest spectacle in racing” returns this Sunday with the 108th running of the Indy 500. Team Penske enters Sunday after an impressive qualifying round, securing the top three starting positions. Team Arrow McLaren, with drivers Alexander Rossi and Kyle Larson, will follow in the fourth and fifth starting positions. The Indy 500 will be the first of two races for Kyle Larson on Sunday, as he will compete in...
The “greatest spectacle in racing” returns this Sunday with the 108th running of the Indy 500. Team Penske enters Sunday after an impressive qualifying round, securing the top three starting positions. Team Arrow McLaren, with drivers Alexander Rossi and Kyle Larson, will follow in the fourth and fifth starting positions. The Indy 500 will be the first of two races for Kyle Larson on Sunday, as he will compete in...
- 5/26/2024
- by Jake Warren
- Rollingstone.com
Buckle up for another thrilling episode of “100 Days to Indy” airing this Friday, May 3, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on Pix. In Season 2 Episode 2, titled “More Money More Problems,” viewers will follow the intense journey of Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward as they chase a mega-dollar prize at The Thermal Club in the picturesque Coachella Valley.
As these skilled drivers navigate the twists and turns of the track, they’ll encounter not only the physical challenges of high-speed racing but also the mental and emotional hurdles that come with competing at the highest level. With a hefty cash prize on the line, the pressure is on for Palou and O’Ward to showcase their talent and determination.
Tune in to witness the adrenaline-fueled action, heart-stopping moments, and the ultimate test of skill as these drivers push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory. Don’t miss “100 Days to Indy” this Friday on Pix!
As these skilled drivers navigate the twists and turns of the track, they’ll encounter not only the physical challenges of high-speed racing but also the mental and emotional hurdles that come with competing at the highest level. With a hefty cash prize on the line, the pressure is on for Palou and O’Ward to showcase their talent and determination.
Tune in to witness the adrenaline-fueled action, heart-stopping moments, and the ultimate test of skill as these drivers push themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory. Don’t miss “100 Days to Indy” this Friday on Pix!
- 4/26/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, Pato O’Ward and 2023 champion Alex Palou hit the gas on the 2024 Ntt IndyCar Series season Sunday, March 10, with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on NBC/Peacock. The St. Pete Gp, is held on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit through the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, and a section of runway at Albert Whitted Airport. “St. Pete really is the best place to kick the season off,” says analyst James Hinchcliffe. “The track is fast, fun, and challenging — a great first test of driver and machine after a long offseason — and the backdrop is unbeatable. The entire city and surrounding area really get behind this race and it creates such a cool atmosphere for fans and competitors.” A brand-new, made-for-tv exhibition race takes place at The Thermal Club near Palm Springs, California, on NBC/Peacock Sunday, March 24. Drivers compete on the private motorsport club’s three-mile,...
- 3/7/2024
- TV Insider
Motorsports docuseries 100 Days To Indy will return for a second season at CW. The network has renewed the series from Penske Entertainment for premiere on the network this spring.
The six-part unscripted series takes viewers behind the scenes and onto the track with the Ntt IndyCar Series superstar drivers as they prepare to compete for racing’s greatest prize: the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.
“We are thrilled to bring another season of 100 Days To Indy to The CW and continue to grow our portfolio of quality sports programming,” said Heather Olander, Head of Unscripted Programming, The CW Network. “Last season gave fans unprecedented access behind the scenes of IndyCar racing leading up to the biggest race of the year, the Indy 500. We featured Josef Newgarden’s journey to the Brickyard in Indianapolis to become last year’s Indy 500 winner. We look forward to another season riding along with the...
The six-part unscripted series takes viewers behind the scenes and onto the track with the Ntt IndyCar Series superstar drivers as they prepare to compete for racing’s greatest prize: the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.
“We are thrilled to bring another season of 100 Days To Indy to The CW and continue to grow our portfolio of quality sports programming,” said Heather Olander, Head of Unscripted Programming, The CW Network. “Last season gave fans unprecedented access behind the scenes of IndyCar racing leading up to the biggest race of the year, the Indy 500. We featured Josef Newgarden’s journey to the Brickyard in Indianapolis to become last year’s Indy 500 winner. We look forward to another season riding along with the...
- 2/5/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Josef Newgarden, a two-time IndyCar champion and star of the new “100 Days to Indy” series on the CW network, shook a little spice into the rivalry between his North American open-wheel racing series and Formula One – suggesting that “Drive to Survive” on Netflix has been “fabricating” storylines.
Newgarden made his comments from onstage Wednesday night during a Q&a session following the premiere of “100 Days to Indy,” a quick-turnaround documentary-style show being co-produced by CW and Vice. He said IndyCar, which holds its third event of the 2023 season this weekend in Long Beach, has enough close racing to keep things interesting organically.
“The competition is so good that there’s no need to fabricate anything,” Newgarden said, “unlike … some motorsports products.”
That drew a knowing laugh from the Long Beach crowd and fellow IndyCar drivers onstage including Pato O’Ward, Marcus Ericsson, Scott McLaughlin and “Drive to Survive” director...
Newgarden made his comments from onstage Wednesday night during a Q&a session following the premiere of “100 Days to Indy,” a quick-turnaround documentary-style show being co-produced by CW and Vice. He said IndyCar, which holds its third event of the 2023 season this weekend in Long Beach, has enough close racing to keep things interesting organically.
“The competition is so good that there’s no need to fabricate anything,” Newgarden said, “unlike … some motorsports products.”
That drew a knowing laugh from the Long Beach crowd and fellow IndyCar drivers onstage including Pato O’Ward, Marcus Ericsson, Scott McLaughlin and “Drive to Survive” director...
- 4/13/2023
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
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