NASCAR’s Xfinity Series scored its first increase of the season last weekend. In other news, the Formula 1 season started on a down note, and the NHRA Gatornationals had a big decline on FS1.
NASCAR Xfinity Scores First Increase of Season
- NASCAR Xfinity Series racing from Fontana (CA) drew 1.5 million viewers on Fox Sports 1 last Saturday afternoon, up 4% from last year (1.4M) but down 18% from 2014 on ESPN (1.8M). The race ranks as the first Sprint or Xfinity Series telecast this season to score an increase in viewership. (via ShowBuzz Daily)
Formula 1 Opener Down Double-Digits
- The season opening Formula 1 race from Australia drew 222,000 viewers on NBCSN Sunday morning, down 15% from last year (260K), down 10% from 2014 (248K), and a three-year low. An encore presentation drew 258,000 Sunday afternoon. (via Sports TV Ratings)
Big Drop For NHRA Gatornationals
- NHRA racing from Gainesville (FL) scored 514,000 viewers on Fox Sports 1 last Sunday, down 41% from last year (878K) and down 12% from 2014 (587K), both of which aired on ESPN2. Unlike the past two years, coverage faced competition from the NCAA Tournament. The previous two NHRA telecasts on FS1 posted gains over last year. (via ShowBuzz Daily)
