IndyCar race delayed by rain and UFL game affects TV viewership
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
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The IndyCar race faced broadcast challenges on June 10 due to rain delays and a UFL game that ran long. Originally scheduled to start on FOX, the race began on FOX Sports 1 before moving to the main network. This shift and the extended coverage contributed to a longer viewing period for fans. The impact on audience numbers is currently under review.
- •Race began on FOX Sports 1 due to scheduling conflicts.
- •Broadcast shifted to main FOX network amid rain delays.
- •Viewership impacted by extended race duration.
- •Sources indicate challenges with the overall presentation.
- 2:58 PMRacer — UFL OT, rain delays lead to a dip for IndyCar WWTR TV views
"The presentation faced a few challenges with its broadcast window on FOX as a push to start early due to inbound showers and a lingering UFL game meant the race started on FOX Sports 1 and shifted to the main network where an extended event of its own, complete with two rain delays, made for a long night of viewing.
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