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I’ve been fan of IndyCar racing since I was nine years old. Viewing the 1964 Indy 500 live on a closed circuit black and white TV broadcast in a theater with hundreds of die-hard racing fans delive…
“I have been a fan of IndyCar racing since I was nine years old, when I watched the 1964 Indy 500 live on a closed circuit black and white TV broadcast in a theater full of die-hard fans. Racing quickly became my passion, way of life, and eventually my profession when I started working in racing media in 1975. Over the years, I have witnessed the sport’s highs and lows, and learned that keeping IndyCar stable and thriving is a challenging task.
The past 30 years have been turbulent for IndyCar racing, leading to a decline in its audience and commercial appeal. Despite efforts to revitalize the sport, the lack of new fans and negative off-track storylines have made it difficult to regain its former glory. Even with Roger Penske’s acquisition of the series in 2019, progress has been slow due to external factors like the global pandemic.
However, I believe that 2025 will be a turning point for the NTT IndyCar Series with the new FOX broadcast deal and Penske Entertainment’s acquisitions. These developments have the potential to reconnect IndyCar racing with mainstream America and create a renewed interest in the sport. The future looks promising for IndyCar, as these changes aim to ensure stability and growth for the series.”
