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IndyCar Series driver Alex Palou celebrates after winning the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500

Fox shatters Indy 500 viewership marks in first year airing race

The network set a 17-year high in viewership.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 26, 2025 0
Milk on MLB fans

Fox showcases paid actors pouring milk on themselves at MLB games to promote Indy 500

Was that cow's milk or almond milk?

By Sean Keeley OnMay 25, 2025 0
James Hinchcliffe on Team Penske and IndyCar

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"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 22, 2025 0
The 2024 Indianapolis 500.

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."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 16, 2025 0
Oct 13, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Fox Sports broadcaster Tom Brady before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium.

Tom Brady to feature in Fox’s Indy 500 coverage

The network has not been shy about utilizing Brady to promote the racing circuit.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 15, 2025 0
The 2024 Indianapolis 500.

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.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 15, 2024 0
Josef Newgarden crosses the finish line to win 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.

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 27, 2024 3
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden

Madison, WI NBC affiliate cut to commercial break during Indianapolis 500 finish

You couldn't have possibly timed it worse.

By Sean Keeley OnMay 26, 2024 1

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.

By Ken Fang OnMay 26, 2024 0
Indy 500 legend Paul Page

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."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 23, 2024 0
Jimmie Johnson during driver introductions

Jimmie Johnson broadcasting Indy 500, racing in Coca-Cola 600

Johnson will make history next weekend.

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 15, 2024 0

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."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 26, 2024 2

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

By Ken Fang OnMay 28, 2023 0
Leigh Diffey

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...

By Phillip Bupp OnMay 26, 2023 0
Leigh Diffey on the AA Podcast

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.'"

By Brandon Contes OnMay 25, 2023 1

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.

By Phillip Bupp OnMay 27, 2022 11
Bob Jenkins in 2018.

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."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 9, 2021 0

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.

By Jay Rigdon OnMay 27, 2019 8

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.

By Phillip Bupp OnMay 23, 2019 4
Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 3, 2019 1
Danica Patrick at the 2018 Indianapolis 500.

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.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 20, 2019 11

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...

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 15, 2019 11
Mike Tirico on Thursday Night Football.

NBC reportedly tabs Mike Tirico to host Indianapolis 500 coverage

This feels like good news for racing fans.

By Alex Putterman OnJun 15, 2018 12
Indianapolis 500

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.

By Phillip Bupp OnMay 29, 2018 7
indianapolis 500-abc-nbc

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.

By Alex Putterman OnMar 21, 2018 0

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