Are NASCAR ratings down 2021?

The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season averaged 2.93 million viewers across FOX, FS1, NBC and NBCSN, down 4% from last year (3.06M), down 6% from 2019 (3.11M) and the least-watched season on record. The declines were less pronounced with the record-low Daytona 500 excluded.

Are NASCAR TV ratings up or down?

According to Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, the first four certified NASCAR broadcasts of 2022 averaged 5.49 million viewers on Fox, and while that marks a 9% decline compared to the 6.04 million viewers who tuned in during the analogous stretch in 2019, it’s a rounding error when viewed through the lens of the …

Is the popularity of NASCAR declining?

NASCAR is clearly falling behind other motorsports in a new era of television. Formula 1 and IndyCar are on the rise while NASCAR is slowly declining on a weekly and yearly basis.

Are NASCAR ratings up 2021?

FOX NASCAR Viewership Up +29% Over 2021 Average.

Why is NASCAR in decline?

Reasons cited for its decline include the aforementioned track changes, the introduction of the Car of Tomorrow which both drivers and fans alike criticized, the constant tinkering of the rules of its championship and the racing itself, the change in its race day experience, the perceived decline in the quality of its …

Why does nobody watch NASCAR anymore?

The races are often unavailable where many people want their content, through Netflix-style streaming (OTT) services. By largely sticking with traditional formats, NASCAR has unwisely let its audience age to the point that it’s become one of the oldest in sports.

Is NASCAR growing or shrinking?

Since its peak in 2005, NASCAR has seen a gradual decline, with its TV viewership reaching record lows in 2018 and race day attendance suffering to record lows as well.

How are NASCAR ratings doing?

NASCAR Cup Series races have averaged 4.76 million viewers on Fox Sports so far this season, up 17% from the first eight races last year (4.09M). Every FOX race that can be compared to last year has posted an increase in ratings and viewership; the lone race on FS1 (Martinsville) declined.