Singapore GP hits lowest US viewership this year

Singapore GP hits lowest US viewership this year

The Singapore Grand Prix had 931,000 viewers on ESPN in the US, below one million because it aired at the same time as an early NFL game in London. This is only the second time this year that Formula One had fewer viewers than last year, even though it usually gets over one million. At the same time, NASCAR’s playoff race in Charlotte had 1.54 million viewers, the most this season but less than last year. NASCAR’s playoff viewers are lower, and if this continues, 2025 could be the first year with less than two million average viewers.

Click here to read the full article by Cian Brittle (www.blackbookmotorsport.com)

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NASCAR’s playoff battle heats up in Vegas

There are four races left in the NASCAR season, and eight drivers can still win the championship. The next race is at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and starts the Round of 8. Some drivers have done well at Las Vegas before, but others have not. The race will be on Sunday at 5 p.m. on USA Network.

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Cameron eyes record fifth IMSA title at Petit Le Mans

Dane Cameron aims to win his fifth WeatherTech SportsCar Championship title this weekend at the Motul Petit Le Mans, which would set a new IMSA record. He is tied with Antonio Garcia with four titles but leads the LMP2 championship with his teammate PJ Hyett by 85 points. Cameron has won championships in five different classes and can perform well in many types of cars. He is focused on the hard race and hopes to win, even though it will be tough.

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Porsche exits WEC racing after Le Mans struggles

Porsche will end its factory team in the WEC’s top class after this season, which makes a 20th win at Le Mans much harder. The company feels race rules gave Ferrari an unfair advantage, has no Le Mans win with the 963 car, and faces major financial trouble, with a $1.5 billion revenue drop and 1,900 job cuts. Porsche still competes in IMSA with Team Penske, a path that may lead to a Le Mans invitation, but it's no longer the main focus. The company now shifts focus to Formula E, even as it delays or cancels several future electric cars.

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Hollywood star as NASCAR Vegas grand marshal

Actor Glen Powell will be the Grand Marshal at Sunday’s NASCAR event, the South Point 400, in Las Vegas. He loves speed and said he’s excited to be part of the event and promote his new movie The Running Man. Powell joins other famous names who have done this role before, like Morgan Freeman and Kim Kardashian. This event is very important, as drivers aim to earn a spot in the final four to compete for the NASCAR championship.

Click here to read the full article by Gowtham Ramalingam (athlonsports.com)