Doug Boles clarifies IndyCar's broadcast decision during World Cup final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Doug Boles, president of IndyCar, addressed misconceptions regarding the decision to delay the Music City Grand Prix amid weather issues during the FIFA World Cup final. He explained that FOX opted to extend its World Cup coverage after weather delays impacted the race start time. Originally scheduled to begin 20 minutes post-World Cup, the race faced repeated lightning delays that affected its broadcast. Despite the postponement of the race, the broadcast averaged 2.9 million viewers, exposing IndyCar to a larger audience.
- •IndyCar's Music City Grand Prix was delayed due to weather on July 24, 2026.
- •FOX's coverage extended to the FIFA World Cup final before switching to IndyCar.
- •The race's broadcast averaged 2.9 million viewers despite the postponement.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Doug Boles explains FOX's World Cup, IndyCar broadcast decision
"Doug Boles says IndyCar didn't wait on the World Cup. Weather delays prompted FOX to stay with its World Cup coverage before Nashville.
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