IndyCar’s XPEL Grand Prix At Road America Gets A Big Rating On FOX
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- Sports Money Indy Car’s XPEL Grand Prix At Road America Gets A Big Rating On FOXBy Bruce Martin,
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- The numbers behind IndyCar's big rating at Road America.FOX SportsThe relationship between IndyCar and FOX continues to bloom as the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America delivered the best non-Indy 500 viewership since 2011.
Sports Money Indy Car’s XPEL Grand Prix At Road America Gets A Big Rating On FOXBy Bruce Martin,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981.Follow Author Jun 24, 2026, 06:41pm EDTJun 24, 2026, 06:59pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Indy Car's partnership with FOX is yielding significant viewership gains, highlighted by the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. The race drew 1.8 million viewers, marking the best non-Indy 500 audience since 2011 and a remarkable 131% increase over last year's Road America event. This surge, peaking at nearly 3 million viewers with a World Cup lead-in, underscores the success of broadcasting the full season on network television. Overall, IndyCar on FOX/FS1 averages 2.03 million viewers across 10 races, up 14% year-over-year, achieving its best season start since 2008. Executives credit FOX's commitment and the sport's competitive action for this sustained momentum.
The numbers behind IndyCar's big rating at Road America.FOX SportsThe relationship between IndyCar and FOX continues to bloom as the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America delivered the best non-Indy 500 viewership since 2011.