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May 30, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; IndyCar Series former driver Danica Patrick (left) and broadcast announcer Mike Tirico work for NBC Sports during the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Danica Patrick opens up on F1 commentary, growth in America, and why NASCAR should shorten races

IndyCar Alex Palou

IndyCar viewership hits 12-year high on NBC and USA

IndyCar is in a good place going into the 2024 season.

By Joe Lucia OnSep 15, 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
The CW Sports

Nexstar CEO claims The CW is talking to Power 5 college conferences, motorsports groups about live events

The CEO of The CW's parent company seems willing to get involved in bidding for more live sports.

By Joe Lucia OnMay 17, 2023 1

Racing journalist Will Buxton forced to clarify he’s in Florida’s St. Petersburg, not Russia

IndyCar is in St. Petersburg, Florida this weekend, but Buxton's international following wasn't aware of that.

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 26, 2022 3
Robin Miller with Racer.

Famed motorsports journalist and commentator Robin Miller passes away at 71

Miller had been battling cancer and leukemia. He wrote in July that "I never dreamed that a guy who writes stories about race drivers could impact people’s lives and instill so much passion. I’ve had the greatest life anyone can imagine, and I’ve been lucky enough to share it with the fans."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 25, 2021 0
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

IndyCar rights likely to stay at NBC, according to new report

This is a reversal of where things were heading in May.

By Jay Rigdon OnJun 14, 2021 1

NBC sees big opportunity with first IndyCar race on primetime broadcast TV in seven years

With a lack of sports taking place and a main-network broadcast slot, could IndyCar reach a bigger audience?

By Phillip Bupp OnJun 5, 2020 6

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
The 2019 IndyCar Grand Prix.

The first IndyCar race on NBC’s broadcast network was the most-watched IndyCar Grand Prix in five years

The IndyCar Grand Prix Saturday drew 1.07 million viewers on average for NBC, a 37 percent jump over last year's race on ABC.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 13, 2019 2
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
Paul Tracy

NBC concludes IndyCar commentator Paul Tracy didn’t write offensive Facebook post, renews his contract for 2019

"We conducted a thorough investigation of this matter over the past two months, and given the current evidence have concluded that Paul did not write the offensive post."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 20, 2018 0

Unlike NASCAR, IndyCar on NBC actually saw an uptick in ratings

A small rise, but a rise nonetheless.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 22, 2017 8

The week ahead in sports television, 07/03 — 07/08/2016

This week, European sports take the forefront of the sports action. We have the semifinals of UEFA Euro 2016...

By Ken Fang OnJul 3, 2016 0

NBCSN sees its highest ratings yet for IndyCar coverage

This year, NBCSN and IndyCar had their highest ratings yet in their seven year broadcasting relationship. Ratings were...

By Phillip Bupp OnSep 6, 2015 2

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