Will Power’s win at the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland on Sunday attracted an average audience of 708,000 viewers on FOX, marking another strong showing for IndyCar’s television viewership in 2025. This race continued a positive trend, with four consecutive races hitting the 700,000 viewer mark, six of the last seven achieving similar figures, and eight of 12 races this season reaching or surpassing this audience tier.
The 2025 IndyCar season is enjoying some of its best TV ratings in years, bolstered by the highest Indianapolis 500 viewership in 17 years, which drew an outstanding 7.05 million viewers on FOX. The series is now averaging around 1.36 million viewers per race overall for the year, with these solid mid-tier events consistently pulling strong numbers in the 700,000 to 800,000 range on network television.
This surge reflects a growing fanbase and effective broadcasting partnerships, including FOX’s exclusive coverage of all 17 races in the season. The Portland race’s solid viewership demonstrates sustained interest not just in marquee events but across the schedule, signaling healthy engagement for IndyCar as it expands its reach.
The continued strong TV performance suggests the series is resonating well with both long-time motorsport fans and new viewers, thanks to compelling racing, star drivers, and strategic promotion. As IndyCar heads into the final rounds of the 2025 season, maintaining and building this momentum will be key for attracting sponsors and expanding the sport’s audience even further.
