IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix Sees Significant TV Ratings Surge
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is seeing a real surge in TV viewership, especially after the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. The FOX Sports broadcast pulled in 1.061 million viewers, up 75 percent from last year.
This kind of jump isn’t just a fluke—races all season have been drawing more eyes. The new partnership with FOX Sports, which kicked off this year, seems to be making a big difference in how much people are tuning in and talking about the series.
Record-Breaking Viewership for Detroit Grand Prix
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The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear happened on June 1, 2025, and really delivered in terms of viewership. 1.061 million tuned in, which is a huge leap from the 608,000 who watched in 2024.
At its peak, the race drew 1.201 million viewers between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. ET. That stretch lined up with Kyle Kirkwood’s exciting win for Andretti Global.
This was the most-watched Detroit race since 2021. Clearly, more folks are getting interested in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Impact of FOX Sports Partnership
2025 is the first year that INDYCAR has teamed up with FOX Sports for broadcasting. That move has really helped boost these numbers.
All 17 races this season are on the FOX network, making INDYCAR the only major U.S. motorsport with every race on a big broadcast channel. That kind of coverage just makes it easier for more people to watch, plain and simple.
Indianapolis 500 Sets New Milestones
The Indianapolis 500—yeah, the one everyone calls *The Greatest Spectacle in Racing*—also saw a major bump in viewers. The May 25, 2025 broadcast pulled in 7.08 million people, the highest since 2008.
That’s over 40 percent more than 2024, which says a lot about where the NTT INDYCAR SERIES is heading. When the Indy 500 does well, it kind of lifts the whole series, don’t you think?
Consistent Growth Across the Season
For the first seven races of 2025, INDYCAR on FOX is averaging 2.173 million viewers each time out. That’s a 31 percent jump from last year.
It’s not just one race or a fluke—pretty much every event is seeing more fans. The new broadcast setup is clearly working, and the audience keeps growing.
Upcoming Races and Future Prospects
Next up, the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline is set for Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. You can catch it on FOX or through the FOX Sports app, live from World Wide Technology Raceway.
This one’s special: it’s the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race scheduled for primetime on a Sunday night. That’s a big deal, especially falling on Father’s Day. Could be a new tradition in the making.
Conclusion
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES has seen a real surge in television viewership lately. A successful partnership with FOX Sports and a run of genuinely thrilling races have helped push things forward.
Both the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 broke new records for viewership. That’s saying something, considering how long these events have been around.
There’s a buzz around the upcoming Bommarito Automotive Group 500. People are talking, and honestly, it feels like the series is picking up serious momentum.
If you want more details on recent trends or info about what’s coming up, check out the official INDYCAR website.
