NASCAR Fans Criticize FOX Sports Over Favoritism Toward IndyCar

Fans express frustration over perceived lack of NASCAR promotion as FOX ramps up marketing for its new IndyCar partnership.

FOX Sports has launched an extensive marketing campaign for its new exclusive IndyCar broadcast deal, including high-profile ads featuring Josef Newgarden and Tom Brady during NFL Playoffs coverage.
NASCAR fans have voiced dissatisfaction over what they see as limited promotion for the upcoming Daytona 500 and NASCAR season compared to the attention IndyCar is receiving.
The shift comes as FOX reduces its NASCAR Cup Series coverage from 18 races to 14 under a new $7.7 billion media rights deal that splits NASCAR broadcasts among multiple networks.
Critics point to FOX’s past shortcomings in NASCAR coverage, including minimal advertising efforts and alleged production quality issues, as evidence of neglect toward the sport.
Some fans speculate that FOX's exclusive IndyCar deal has led to a reallocation of resources, while others worry that IndyCar may face similar treatment in the long term.