***** NTT IndyCar Series - 2024 Season *****
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Except for Will Power I'm tired of everything Penske
Yeah it's time for someone else to do something.
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IndyCar finalizing media rights deal with Fox Sports
The NTT IndyCar Series is closing in on a new media rights deal with Fox Sports, and the agreement is expected to be announced within days, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Indianapolis-based property has been with Comcast-owned NBC Sports Group for years, with NBC taking over full-season rights in 2019 after previously splitting the campaign with Disney's ESPN and ABC networks. NBC extended for three years from 2022 through 2024. IndyCar has been in the market since last year looking for its next cycle, starting in 2025, with the suitors said in recent weeks to come down to NBC and Fox.
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The series, owned by Penske Entertainment, gets about $20M a year in gross media rights from NBC Sports but sister company IMS Productions works with NBC to put on the broadcasts. Penske Entertainment President & CEO Mark Miles has said he expected an increase in the value of its media rights. Endeavor's Karen Brodkin and IMG Media's Hillary Mandel have served as IndyCar's consultant for the talks.
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Penske Entertainment also owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fox will no longer air NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend because of the way NASCAR's new media rights deals are structured, which creates an opening that now would be filled by the historic Indianapolis 500.
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I'm optimistic about the move to Fox. I know one thing will result: fewer commercial breaks. Adam Alexander is rumored to be the lead announcer, which would be an upgrade over Diffey. Plus, all races will be on Fox proper, not FS1/2.
I think there's a lot of room for growth with Indycar if they'd package the TV production better and just do an overall better job of marketing the series on and off track. I love F1 too but the racing in Indycar is so much better than F1.
They need to get some more tracks added to the schedule too. I'd love to see them come back to COTA.
They need to get some more tracks added to the schedule too. I'd love to see them come back to COTA.
2025 schedule announced. They are not coming back to Texas which is a travesty. Some of the best oval racing has been at TMS.
Are you serious!!! That's terrible terrible. Back to back years. It's been edge of your seat racing there. Seriously bummed. Any reason why?
I know a lot of people hate Fox's NASCAR production, but this is going to be a major upgrade in money and visibility for the series which the sport really needs.
As far as the schedule, not happy about that. There needs to be more races, which maybe will come in time with more money available. There also need to be more ovals which is really where this series shines in comparison to F1.
As far as the schedule, not happy about that. There needs to be more races, which maybe will come in time with more money available. There also need to be more ovals which is really where this series shines in comparison to F1.
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Pourchaire was just announced to drive the rest of the year three weeks ago. Wtf.
Pourchaire was just announced to drive the rest of the year three weeks ago. Wtf.
I want to like McLaren or anyone who has the resources to break the Penske/CGR dominance, but damn they're making it difficult.
I thought Theo was doing ok so far. Maybe he wasn't going to race on ovals and there are a bunch coming up.
I thought Theo was doing ok so far. Maybe he wasn't going to race on ovals and there are a bunch coming up.
of the rumors that I have seen I think it comes down to finding a mutually agreeable date. I don't see TMS surviving more than 5 years at the current rate of growth in that area vs. having just one major (ish) race weekend. I think they will just sell the land and move on.Matsui said:
Are you serious!!! That's terrible terrible. Back to back years. It's been edge of your seat racing there. Seriously bummed. Any reason why?
Siegel does have funding behind him, but that doesn't really make sense as a reason to boot the F2 champ when we are talking about McLaren. I'm guessing he didn't like the response to the Canapino drama. He might not have been thrilled about running ovals to begin with and that could have sealed it. Total speculation, though.
Really feel for teddy but rumor floating around that he is locking in to an open Sauber F1 seat. Not sure how true it is, just some speculation I read on Reddit. Again, take it with a grain of salt
Rumors are that Arrow is leaving sponsorship of McLaren at the end of the season. #IndyCar
— Tony Donohue (@tonydindy) June 18, 2024
Maybe Siegel bringing funding actually was part of it, after all.
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Pourchaire hoping to stay in IndyCar after shock Arrow McLaren exit
Arrow McLaren's season of turmoil and changes with its No. 6 entry continues and potentially ends this weekend as promising Frenchman Theo Pourchaire, the reigning Formula 2 champion who impressed the team in his handful of starts, has been replaced in favor of Nolan Siegel.
The late decision came as a shock to the 20-year-old, whose post to X on Monday of, "Man I can't believe I'm gonna race on the legendary Laguna Seca this weekend. Can't wait to be there for the Grand Prix of Monterey" was liked more than 2100 times before he was informed that the team has changed its mind on having him complete the rest of the season in the No. 6 car in order to launch a new multiyear arrangement with Siegel.
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For Pourchaire, who cleared his calendar to make himself available to Arrow McLaren for the rest of the season, the loss of an IndyCar seat comes with no immediate answers on how or when he'll continue in the series, but his output to date has not gone unnoticed.
As the news of the change made the rounds Tuesday morning, three prominent teams sought and received Pourchaire's contact information to discuss future opportunities. Although Pourchaire declined to comment on the matter when reached by RACER, he did confirm his interest in staying in IndyCar and racing for a new team.
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A shame Push to Pass didnt have a moment of silence in St Pete… but we can take one together if you like https://t.co/QbbTFxLXA9
— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) June 19, 2024
TK, if you’re looking for beef, you won’t find any better than @GoodRanchers. I can send ya a box this weekend. https://t.co/RUl4O0gcrZ
— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) June 19, 2024
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Another new driver to #51.
Another new driver to #51.
I think everybody gets a shot at driving that car
What is this hybrid *****! Cars heavier and you can't tell me the electronics didn't foul up Dixon's car…
Trying to keep Honda happy.
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The best part of IndyCar right now is the Palou vs. Newgarden vs. Pato rivalry.
The best part of IndyCar right now is the Palou vs. Newgarden vs. Pato rivalry.
This TV coverage is pretty bad. NBC mailing it in...
CNBC is where I'm watching. Seems like typical coverage to me. It's also on Peacock.
And that was a bull**** penalty on the 14.
And that was a bull**** penalty on the 14.
That was a wild finish. Hope everyone's ok.
Penske again, it's getting a little tiresome.
Penske again, it's getting a little tiresome.
A look at the multi-car incident on the final lap at @IowaSpeedway.
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) July 14, 2024
Alexander Rossi, Ed Carpenter and Kyle Kirkwood have been seen and released. pic.twitter.com/EWvkQFSbhZ
2/3 oval races this year where Barnhart and co have failed to calculate fuel or fuel up Rossi's car correctly. That incompetence leads to not only losing races (potentially the 500!) but also contributes to accidents like this.
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