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Indianapolis 500 averages 7.05 million viewers on Fox, the race's biggest audience in 17 years

Indianapolis 500 averages 7.05 million viewers on Fox, the race's biggest audience in 17 years

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sunday's Indianapolis 500 had its biggest television audience in 17 years. Alex Palou's victory averaged 7.05 million viewers on Fox, according to Nielsen. That is the largest audience since 2008, when Scott Dixon's win averaged 7.
Indy 500 runner-up Ericsson, teammate Kirkwood penalized to rear for unapproved car modifications

Indy 500 runner-up Ericsson, teammate Kirkwood penalized to rear for unapproved car modifications

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson was penalized to the rear of the 33-car field along with Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood on Monday after their cars were found to have unapproved modifications in the post-race ins
Chip Ganassi calls Alex Palou 'the best driver' after his historic Indy 500 win

Chip Ganassi calls Alex Palou 'the best driver' after his historic Indy 500 win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There's a long list of racing greats who have passed through Chip Ganassi Racing over its 35 years in existence — but not so lengthy that Ganassi can't rattle them off the top of his head.
Trackhouse Racing looks to bridge gap with big race teams. It took a big step with Coca-Cola 600 win

Trackhouse Racing looks to bridge gap with big race teams. It took a big step with Coca-Cola 600 win

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Trackhouse Racing has won nine Cup Series races since opening in 2021. None as big as Sunday night's race.
Ross Chastain goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600

Ross Chastain goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Ross Chastain stood on top of his No. 1 Chevrolet in his white fire suit and held a watermelon above his head as the crowd at the Charlotte Motor Speedway roared with delight in anticipation.
Indianapolis 500 fans double up with split loyalties to Pacers, race day traditions

Indianapolis 500 fans double up with split loyalties to Pacers, race day traditions

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dean Heaviland has attended more than three dozen Indianapolis 500s and has been working gamedays with the NBA's Indiana Pacers for three decades. So in Heaviland's world it doesn't get any better than Sunday.
Kyle Larson crashes again at Coca-Cola 600 ending disappointing day in bid to run 'The Double'

Kyle Larson crashes again at Coca-Cola 600 ending disappointing day in bid to run 'The Double'

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson’s day went from bad to worse Sunday night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, leaving the talented young driver unsure if he will attempt to run “The Double” again.
Alex Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500

Alex Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou took the ceremonial swig of milk in victory lane at the Indianapolis 500 .
Alex Palou makes history as first Spanish driver to win Indianapolis 500

Alex Palou makes history as first Spanish driver to win Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou took the ceremonial swig of milk in victory lane at the Indianapolis 500 .
Indy 500 rookie Robert Shwartzman crashes into crew members on pit road, ending his improbable run

Indy 500 rookie Robert Shwartzman crashes into crew members on pit road, ending his improbable run

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis 500 rookie Robert Shwartzman's memorable month of May ended with a terrifying crash on pit road.
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