Indy 500 Sees Highest Viewership in Three Years Despite Weather Delay

The 2024 Indianapolis 500 drew 5.34 million viewers, an 8% increase from last year, with Josef Newgarden securing his second consecutive win.

The race was delayed nearly four hours due to inclement weather but still achieved high viewership.
Viewership peaked at 6.46 million during the final moments of the race.
This year's event was the most-streamed IndyCar race ever, with an average minute audience of 286,000 viewers.
The race was broadcast live in its host market of Indianapolis for the first time since 2021.
NBC's rights to broadcast the Indy 500 may be in question as their current deal expires after this season.