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NASCAR Ratings Plummet 29% Amid Criticism and NFL Rivalry

10/11/2025

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NASCAR playoff ratings declined 29% in 2025 to 1.544 million viewers, while the Driver Ambassador Program paid NASCAR driver Joey Logano $1 million.
Fewer races on major networks and NFL competition drawing over 25 million viewers contribute to the decline.
Fans criticize NASCAR's marketing for insufficient local promotion and ineffective sponsorships.
Denny Hamlin says prioritizing revenue over accessibility has buried races on lesser channels.

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Story summary

NASCAR playoff ratings declined 29% in 2025 to 1.544 million viewers, while the Driver Ambassador Program paid NASCAR driver Joey Logano $1 million.
Fewer races on major networks and NFL competition drawing over 25 million viewers contribute to the decline.
Fans criticize NASCAR's marketing for insufficient local promotion and ineffective sponsorships.
Denny Hamlin says prioritizing revenue over accessibility has buried races on lesser channels.