Fox now has Daytona 500 and Indy 500
Fox Sports said Thursday it acquired the rights to broadcast IndyCar starting in 2025, a move that gives the network two of the biggest races in the world with the Indianapolis 500 and
's Daytona 500. Terms of the deal between IndyCar and Fox Sports were not revealed but Fox promised all the races would be on national broadcast, as well as qualifying for the Indy 500. NBC had held the rights to IndyCar since 2009 and its most recent three-year extension was believed to be worth $20 million per season.But NBC Sports had moved coverage of all practices and qualifying sessions to its app, Peacock, and many of IndyCar's races have been on cable.
's schedule, for example, is spread across multiple networks in 2025.“This represents unrivaled exposure and provides an unparalleled growth opportunity for the most competitive and entertaining motorsport on the planet,” IndyCar CEO Mark Miles said. “Fox Sports is a fully committed partner, ready to bring engaging and technically innovative coverage to millions of fans across the country while also promoting IndyCar thoroughly across all its platforms.
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