Fox Sports acquired the rights to IndyCar from former broadcaster NBC Sports this year.<\/a><\/p>\nThe agreement was marked with a series of hype reels promoting Josef Newgarden and Alex Palou that were well received.<\/p>\n
According to Fox, this year\u2019s Indianapolis 500 drew more than seven million views, which represented a 41 percent increase of the previous year\u2019s race and a 17-year high.<\/p>\n
A sellout crowd for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 meant the Indiana broadcast blackout was dropped.<\/p>\n
Fox Sports said it has enjoyed a 31 percent viewership increase over NBC Sports year-on-year.<\/p>\n
Every IndyCar race this year has been broadcast on Fox Sports cable in the United States.<\/p>\n
The previous deal had coverage split across NBC Sports and streaming service Peacock.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership is built on long-standing trust and a shared vision for the future,\u201d said Roger Penske.<\/p>\n
\u201cFox sees the incredible potential across our sport and wants to play an active role in building our growth trajectory.<\/p>\n
\u201cLachlan Murdoch and his team, starting with Eric Shanks, are committed to our success and will bring incredible energy and innovation to IndyCar.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fox Sports CEO and executive producer Eric Shanks hailed the agreement as a watershed moment for IndyCar.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to join the INDYCAR ownership group at such a pivotal time for the sport,\u201d said SHanks.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndyCar represents everything we value in live sports \u2014 passionate fans, iconic venues, elite competition, and year-round storytelling potential.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investment underscores our commitment to motorsports and our belief in IndyCar\u2019s continued growth on and off the track.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited to help elevate the sport to new heights across all platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n
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