Overnight ratings improved for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on NBC. In other news, a move from broadcast to cable led to a big decline for IndyCar, and the final round of the PGA St. Jude Classic saw declines on CBS.
Canadian GP Up From Last Year, 2012
- Sunday’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix earned a 1.1 overnight rating on NBC, up 22% from last year (0.9) and up a tick from the 2012 race on FOX (0.8). The Canadian GP earned the same overnight as the Monaco race on NBC last month. (Wknd. numbers from Sports Business Daily)
Return to Cable Means Big Drop For IndyCar From Texas
- The IndyCar Series Firestone 600 from Texas earned a 0.4 overnight rating on NBCSN Saturday night, down 64% from last year on ABC (1.1). In host market Dallas-Ft. Worth, the race earned a 0.9. (Dallas Morning News)
St. Jude Classic Down on CBS Sunday
- Final round coverage of the PGA Tour St. Jude Classic drew a 1.9 overnight rating on CBS Sunday afternoon, down 10% from last year (2.1) and down a tick from 2012 (2.0). Saturday’s coverage drew a 1.3, even with last year and down a tick from 2012 (1.4). (Sports Business Daily)
