IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix spectacle in Washington, DC draws massive TV ratings

The NTT IndyCar Series’ Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, achieved a record 3.282 million viewers, marking the most-watched non-Indianapolis 500 race since the 2008 merger. This viewership surge has increased the season average by 32% over last year. Kyle Kirkwood won the race, and the strong ratings suggest momentum for the series heading into future events.

• The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, garnered 3.282 million viewers.
• This makes it the most-watched non-Indy 500 IndyCar race since the 2008 Champ Car and IRL merger.
• The viewership is a 279% increase over the average for non-Indy 500 Sunday races.
• The IndyCar season average viewership is now 1.875 million, a 32% increase from last season.
• Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250.
• The series’ momentum is expected to continue with upcoming races in Milwaukee and Laguna Seca, all airing on FOX.