Overnight ratings were mixed for IndyCar’s Detroit doubleheader. In other news, FOX had a double-digit gain for its last NASCAR Xfinity Series race of the season, and the F.A. Cup final was flat compared to last year.
Overnights Up Big For Second Race of IndyCar Detroit Doubleheader
- The second race of the IndyCar Series Detroit doubleheader earned a 1.0 overnight rating on ABC Sunday afternoon, up 43% from last year (0.7) and up 25% from 2013 (0.8). The first race, which was shortened due to rain, earned a 0.7 overnight on Saturday — down a tick from last year (0.8) and even with 2013. (ESPN)
NASCAR Xfinity Series Up at Dover
- NASCAR Xfinity Series racing from Dover earned a 1.2 overnight rating on FOX Saturday afternoon, up 20% from last year (1.0) and up a tick from 2013 (1.1), both on ESPN. Despite the increase, the 1.2 overnight is the lowest of the season for Xfinity Series racing on FOX, falling below the previous mark set the previous week at Charlotte (1.3). (via ShowBuzz Daily [1], [2])
Overnights Flat For F.A. Cup Final
- The Arsenal/Aston Villa F.A. Cup final earned a 0.7 overnight rating on FOX Saturday afternoon, even with Arsenal/Hull City last year and up 40% from Manchester City/Wigan in 2013 (0.5). The telecast also had a 40% increase over the network’s first F.A. Cup telecast this season, the Reading/Arsenal semifinal in April (0.5). (via ShowBuzz Daily)
