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Pato O'Ward drives to victory at Honda Indy 200 in Mid-Ohio

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Pato O'Ward drives to victory at Honda Indy 200 in Mid-Ohio

Summary

The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio attracted an average of 1,344,000 viewers on FOX, marking a significant year-over-year audience increase for the IndyCar Series. Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren claimed victory while the race aired just before FOX's World Cup coverage. The event highlights the growing appeal of IndyCar racing during a key summer sports season. Further audience insights and a broader analysis of viewer trends may follow.

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Key Details

•Pato O'Ward won the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.
•The race drew an average of 1,344,000 viewers on FOX.
•Viewership increased significantly compared to last year.
•The event aired before FOX's World Cup coverage.

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10:36 PMRacer — Mid-Ohio delivers another IndyCar ratings lift on FOX

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The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio produced another sizable year-to-year audience increase for FOX and the IndyCar Series as an average of 1,344,000 viewers watched Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward drive to victory in the No. 5 Chevy.The race ran prior to FOX’s World Cup coverage and featured a steep 73...
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