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The Greatest Spectacle in Racing Shatters Viewership Records Despite Weather Delay

NBC Sports Sees Record-Breaking Viewership for the Indianapolis 500 with Over 6 Million Tuning in for the Final Lap.   The Indianapolis 500, often referred to as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," captivated millions of viewers this year, even in the face of a nearly four-hour weather delay. NBC Sports reported that its coverage of Sunday’s thrilling event averaged 5.34 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports digital platforms according to preliminary numbers. This marks an 8% increase over the 2023 race and a 10% rise compared to 2022. A Race to Remember The viewership peaked at an astounding 6.46 million from 7:30-7:45 p.m. ET, as Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden executed a breathtaking final lap to overtake Pato O’Ward. This victory made Newgarden the first back-to-back winner of the Indy 500 since Helio Castroneves in 2001-02. The race was notable for its high level of competition, with an Indy 500 record of 18 different drivers leading at least one lap. Streami...