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IndyCar race coverage shifts to FS1 due to scheduling conflict

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:51 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

IndyCar race coverage shifts to FS1 due to scheduling conflict
Summary

The IndyCar Series race near St. Louis began on FS1 instead of Fox on June 7, 2026, after a United Football League playoff game overran its scheduled time. Rain in the area prompted IndyCar to start earlier than planned, leading to the brief displacement of the race coverage. This situation reflects a long-standing broadcasting rule, stemming from the controversial 'Heidi' game in 1968, that mandates networks must air live sporting events in their entirety. The race eventually concluded after midnight ET, well past its initial broadcast window.

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  • •IndyCar race started on FS1 due to UFL game running late.
  • •Originally scheduled for a 9:25 PM green flag.
  • •Coverage moved to FS1 to minimize lost race time.
  • •Situation ties back to the infamous 1968 'Heidi' game.
  • •Race concluded after midnight ET due to rain delays.
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  • 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — What is the 'Heidi' game? IndyCar announcer explains why race started on FS1 instead of Fox
What they're saying
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Will Buxton explains that the root of IndyCar's TV situation stemmed from an incident nearly 60 years ago.

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