IndyCar: Toronto street race not being broadcast on NBC
As a dedicated IndyCar racing fan, I can’t help but feel disappointed and frustrated with the latest announcement regarding the broadcast schedule for this year’s Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto race. I have followed IndyCar closely for years, and the excitement of watching my favorite drivers compete live on television is an essential part of my weekly routine.
Among the initial eleven IndyCar races scheduled for the 2024 season with a total of seventeen races, eight of them were set to be aired on NBC, while three were assigned to USA Network. However, some more recent races had been unexpectedly moved to CNBC at the last possible moment due to unforeseen circumstances.
Eleven out of the total races were streamed on NBC’s Peacock platform as an additional option. However, not a single race was exclusive to Peacock, in spite of certain schedule adjustments made for the late broadcasts.
As a long-time racing enthusiast and avid watcher of IndyCar races, I was really looking forward to tuning into this Sunday afternoon’s Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto on NBC or USA Network. However, I was taken aback when I learned that the race won’t be broadcast live on any of those channels. It’s a disappointment for me as I have planned my weekend around watching this event with my family and friends who are also racing fans. This experience has made me reflect on how important it is for broadcasters to cater to their audiences by providing access to live events, especially those that hold significant cultural significance within the community.
As a dedicated gamer and fan of this series, I was disappointed to find out that, once again, the sole race held north of the Canadian border is only available on Peacock. In order to catch all the thrilling action, I’ll have to upgrade my subscription to either Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus.
Toronto IndyCar race the first of two on Peacock only
As a gamer, I’d put it like this: This year, things are different for me. The Toronto ePrix, an 85-lap race on the 11-turn, 1.786-mile (2.874-kilometer) temporary street circuit at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, is no longer the sole exclusive event broadcasted by Peacock. There are other races to look forward to as well.
In 2023, IndyCar introduced a new feature: an additional race exclusively for Peacock viewers, which was the opening race of the doubleheader at Milwaukee Mile on August 31.
Among the four races left in this year’s schedule, three will air on USA Network, and the final race, which takes place at Nashville Superspeedway on September 15, will be broadcast on NBC.
Three additional races take place at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on August 17, Portland International Raceway on August 25, and the Milwaukee Mile on September 1.
Beginning in 2025, IndyCar will shift its broadcasting home from NBC to Fox. Fox has secured the rights to air all seventeen races featured in IndyCar’s schedule, as well as the two qualifying days for the Indy 500. The remaining qualifying sessions will be aired on Fox Sports 1.
If you haven’t subscribed to Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus yet, make sure to sign up before Sunday afternoon to catch the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto live! Last year, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Christian Lundgaard claimed his first career IndyCar victory in this race. Live broadcast starts at 1:00 p.m. ET.
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2024-07-21 13:32