# Indy 500 Viewers Dip, But Season Soars

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-05-28T19:03:36+00:00
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The 110th Indy 500 delivered a nail-biter finish with Felix Rosenqvist claiming victory in what’s being called the closest finish ever, drawing an average of 6.6 million viewers — a slight dip from last year’s 7 million, though peak viewership surged to 8.3 million in the final 15 minutes. Despite that, IndyCar’s season is trending up, with the first eight races averaging 2.38 million viewers — up 9.7% from last year — signaling strong growth and renewed fan interest. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f66ad034ba10b07b

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