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NASCAR Ratings Dip Amid NCAA Football and MLB Focus

9/18/2025

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Summary

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On September 13, 2025, no new episodes aired, with networks focusing on NCAA Football and MLB Baseball.
The Bristol Night Race drew 1.536 million viewers, down from 1.868 million the prior year.
NASCAR was the second most-watched sport of the weekend, behind NFL and NCAA football.
The Xfinity Series attracted 767,000 viewers, while the Truck Series had 205,000 viewers, consistent with previous ratings.

History

Historical Context

NASCAR's viewership peaked in 2006 with 8.1 million viewers for the Daytona 500, following a surge in popularity since the first live broadcast of the race in 1979. However, by 2025, the Bristol Night Race attracted only 1.536 million viewers, reflecting a decline as NCAA Football and MLB gained dominance in weekend sports viewership, highlighting NASCAR's need to adapt to changing audience preferences.

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Story summary

On September 13, 2025, no new episodes aired, with networks focusing on NCAA Football and MLB Baseball.
The Bristol Night Race drew 1.536 million viewers, down from 1.868 million the prior year.
NASCAR was the second most-watched sport of the weekend, behind NFL and NCAA football.
The Xfinity Series attracted 767,000 viewers, while the Truck Series had 205,000 viewers, consistent with previous ratings.

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