November’s championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway drew an average of 3.759 million viewers. NASCAR Pocono doubleheader ratings: — Saturday's FOX race up, but nears a broadcast TV low Fox reported notable ratings increases for Wednesday night’s race at Martinsville, which happened hours after the series announced its ban of the flag. It was an absurd spectacle that made their fan base sick. "My next step would be to get rid of all Confederate flags," Wallace said in an interview CNN. He was giving lap-by-lap updates, it was incredible. Darrell Wallace Jr. doesn’t want to hear any more about NASCAR’s TV ratings. The race at Martinsville Speedway drew a rating increase of 16 percent the last weeknight race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which took place on May 28 and aired on FS1. Daytona 500 Ratings History (1979-present) NASCAR Daytona 500 ratings … NASCAR’s official Twitter account increased its Twitter followers by 2,958 on Wednesday, after losing a few hundred followers each of the previous nine days, according to data on socialblade.com. We have to change that, and I encourage NASCAR — we will have those conversations to remove those flags.". Unfortunately for Wallace, however, the victory lap was premature. A more recent and applicable comparison isn’t as stark, but it’s still a good sign for the series. NASCAR’s return to real-time action Sunday afternoon was a resumption of the close-quarter, high-action brand of racing that fans have long expected at … It says in the Bible, ‘Look at yourself before others,’ and I think you need to fix your heart, find your heart, know what’s right. Across all Daytona races, only the road race there two weeks earlier averaged a … Elliott led 93 … ET) was up 39% vs. the 2019 NASCAR Cup Series average on NBC (3.146 million viewers; seven races). Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series race averaged a 1.63 household rating and 2.57 million viewers on FOX. When Wallace heard about that, he said banning the flag isn't about racism but about making everyone comfortable who attends races. By Brian Jones However, the 2018 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway drew 4.154 million viewers. Last year’s race was postponed because of rain, so it might not be the best example. "You have monumental moments, big moments in sports and life,” Logano said after the race. Through 11 races NASCAR Cup overnight ratings are up +1% on FOX/FS1. The race, the fan-free… Kudos to Bubba for bringing it up and using his platform for something good. Joey Logano, the 2018 Cup champion, praised NASCAR’s decision and fellow driver Bubba Wallace for speaking out about the issue. Well, the ratings are in, and thanks to NASCAR abandoning their fans for their new SJW agenda, they’ve hit a ratings LOW. “We’re into a new generation. Ray Ciccarelli, a part-time Truck Series driver, announced he's quitting NASCAR after the 2020 season. UPDATED with more details: Fox’s coverage of the NASCAR Cup Series’ return to action Sunday drew a 3.7 rating and 6.32 million viewers, according to Nielsen data. On NBC News' TODAY show, Wallace talked about the positive feedback he saw on social media. NASCAR Cup Series racing from Kentucky averaged a 1.2 rating and 2.08 million viewers on NBCSN last Saturday night, down 8% in ratings and viewership from last year (1.3, 2.26M) and down … Fox's telecast of a NASCAR race in Darlington, … After a promising start to its season of NASCAR coverage, Fox Sports ended up with a year-on-year downturn for the Daytona 500 after Sunday’s race was postponed to Monday by rain, but the numbers still yielded some positives.. Sunday afternoon’s telecast, which lasted just 20 laps, peaked with 11.2 million viewers on Fox and averaged a 6.26 rating. “It was really cool to see what Bubba was able to do. But in order to get those strong numbers, NASCAR has always relied on … “Their TV numbers have fallen, their fan base has fallen,” he said. He always has, just by being here, but when you look at the comments he made on CNN the other day and then NASCAR completely answered it. Those numbers will likely change some in the final ratings … Get them out of here. That was a season high for NASCAR’s portion of NBC. September 3, 2020 at 2:49 PM. This despite a rain-impacted Daytona, a ten-week interruption and an extra race on … So it starts with Confederate flags. 247Sports mentioned Wednesday night's race was the 11th of the year. If you do nothing with it, it’s really pointless at the end of the day, so kudos to him for really stepping up and being a leader and not just a race car driver.”. Entertainment Tonight/TV Guide Network. Following a three-hour weather delay, Fox's NASCAR coverage averaged 2.48 million viewers and a 0.4 in adults 18-49 in primetime. Chase Elliott – He’s posted a 5.5 average finish in the last two races held this season. NASCAR’s TV ratings remain strong after the “noose” incident and banning the Confederate flag, despite what President Trump said Monday. The Wednesday night race at Darlington on May 20, which also aired on FS1, drew a 1.22 rating. Kudos to NASCAR. NASCAR Earns Boost in TV Ratings After Banning Confederate Flag. On 23 of 36 event weekends in 2013, NASCAR delivered ratings equal to or greater than the previous year. While NASCAR may have topped this one chart, the number of viewers tuning in has plummeted in the wake of NASCAR banning the … Viewership for yesterday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (5:24-9 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Rating: 3.7 Viewers: 6.323M Network: FOX. "No one should feel uncomfortable when they come to a NASCAR race. I’m not speaking as myself, I’m speaking for everybody, that’s just the way we should be. - June 12, 2020 01:27 pm EDT. Atlanta overnight TV ratings: UPDATE Fox earned a 3.1 overnight rating for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing from Atlanta Motor Speedway. Before the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on Wednesday, NASCAR decided to ban Confederate flags at races, and it looks like it turned out to be a practical move as the organization saw a boost in TV ratings. Donald Trump believes recent controversies have negatively impacted NASCAR’s viewership, but the TV ratings tell a different story. February 26, 2020 Las Vegas Motor Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Rating: 3.24 Viewers: 5.5M Network: FOX "There's so many comments I read, they were all shocked as to how NASCAR's approach to everything has really opened their eyes," said Wallace. Before the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on Wednesday, NASCAR decided to ban Confederate flags at races, and it looks like it turned out to be a practical move as the organization saw a boost in TV ratings. Harry & Meghan Interview - Biggest Bombshells, NASCAR Earns Boost in TV Ratings After Banning Confederate Flag, Paulina Gretzky: 10 of the Fieriest Photos With the Model and Actress, Drew Brees Retirement: Saints Coach Sean Payton Reacts, NBA: Eligible Members of New Orleans Pelicans Receive COVID-19 Vaccine, WWE Reportedly Plots Huge In-Person Attendance Number for WrestleMania, Major Update on Mitch Trubisky's Future With the Bears, Why Kurt Angle Wasn't Cast on 'Dancing With the Stars', NASCAR: Martinsville Speedway Making Notable Change to the Track. NASCAR Kentucky ratings hit a record-low last weekend. The sport’s attendance and TV viewership numbers have been in a free fall for almost a decade. The second part of Trump’s tweet, about NASCAR’s TV ratings, is completely false. MORE NEWS: NASCAR Ratings Hit “Broadcast Low” After Noose Fiasco. "I say this all the time, winning a championship is nice, but what is it? "I think my favorite one was (New Orleans Saints running back) Alvin Kamara. Atlanta TV Ratings Posted Fox yesterday drew a 3.6 overnight for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race from Atlanta, down slightly from … The 2017 race saw 4.662 million viewers. Overnight TV ratings for Wednesday night’s Cup Series race at Martinsville were up 104 percent from the same spot on the series schedule last year, Fox reported Thursday. In a head-to-head national TV battle Wednesday, ratings for the NASCAR Cup Series race in Darlington drew more cable viewers than ESPN’s broadcast of Michael Jordan’s last game as a … It’s an empty trophy, it’s an empty cup. The auto racing organization has not said how it will enforce or what sanctions it will impose on those who defy the ban. They have no place for them." In 2019, the 11th race drew a 0.56 rating. NASCAR is in trouble. “Obviously, there’s so much going on right now in our world when you think of the Black Lives Matter movement that’s going on, coronavirus, and it’s forcing all of us to look internal, look at ourselves first. Wallace also said: "There's going to be a lot of angry people that carry those flags proudly, but it's time for a change. NASCAR TV ratings up after banning Confederate flag Fox reported notable ratings increases for Wednesday night’s race at Martinsville, which happened hours after … MORE NEWS: Bubba Wallace Backpedals After Disastrous CNN Appearance, Issues Yet Another Statement, But Nascar Fans Are Done. Everybody was tuned in last night, so it was a big watching party. March 1, 2020 Auto Club Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Rating: 2.90 Viewers: 4.781M Network: FOX. Overnight ratings for last night’s NASCAR Cup race from Martinsville on FS1 are up +104% over the comparable race last season. Hopefully, that's for the future as well.". Pre-Pandemic. For a couple of days NASCAR turned into “Black Lives Matter Jr.,” and treated Bubba Wallace – a subpar driver, by the way – like the second coming of Christ himself. UPDATE: Last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Darlington (SC) averaged a 1.4 rating and 2.43 million viewers on NBCSN, up 27% in ratings and 31% in viewership from last year’s race, which began after 10 PM ET due to rain (1.1, 1.86M) but down a tick and 9. We answer that and give the weekly NASCAR television listings here in the NASCAR TV schedule. If you were wondering how NASCAR’s decision to ban the Confederate flag at its events would affect its business, here’s the immediate answer: Positively. View full 2019 NASCAR tv ratings from every race below. Ribbs noted NASCAR’s struggles with television ratings and attracting a broader audience. NASCAR ratings on Fox are up 8% since the sport’s return … According to Fox Sports PR, Wednesday's race, which took place at Martinsville Speedway, posted a 1.14 rating, … So far, the bump has been a one-and-done. Many — including, among others, United States President Donald Trump — have ridiculed NASCAR … “We can win races," Logano continued. All rights reserved. That’s what it is. Copyright 2020 PopCulture.com. NASCAR Ratings Show Viewership Is Actually Down . Bubba Wallace waits for the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Martinsville, Va. 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I didn’t see where he finished, but he should be proud of the movement he’s made for the African American community in our sport. UPDATE: Last Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona averaged a 2.4 rating and 3.87 million viewers on NBC, marking the lowest rated edition of the race formerly known as the Firecracker 400 since at least 1997 and the least-watched since at least 2000 (excluding rainouts). March 11, 2020 Phoenix Raceway NASCAR Cup Series Rating: 2.72 Viewers: 4.575M Network: FOX. The audience tallies for yesterday’s race, which was primetime’s top broadcast in the key demographic of adults 18-49, were +32% compared to last year’s NASCAR Cup … Some say it will be “close to impossible" to enforce. That’s the most important thing. And a continued bump would be especially good for NASCAR after it dealt with sliding television ratings for much of the 2010s. Which channels have NASCAR programming this week? According to Fox Sports PR, Wednesday's race, which took place at Martinsville Speedway, posted a 1.14 rating, which is a 104 percent increase over the comparable competition in 2019. Ratings for the Martinsville race (1.14) were up 16 percent from NASCAR’s last weeknight Cup race on FS1 (a 0.98 at Charlotte on May 28). The TV audience for NASCAR's championship race dropped 10% in one year, 19% in two years, 38% in three years, and, good golly Miss Molly, 51% since 2015, when NBC picked up … After an unusually strong Monday showing (due to Sunday rain) at Talladega, NASCAR hit the brakes in TV audience last weekend for its doubleheader at Pocono. The first live sports events on network TV in more than two months delivered strong ratings Sunday. Its Instagram following increased by 1,007 — its third-highest jump in the last two weeks, according to the site. NASCAR decided to ban Confederate flags shortly after Bubba Wallace, the only full-time black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series, asking NASCAR to make a move due to the protests of racial and social injustice going on in the country.