FOX SPORTS has secured the rights to broadcast INDYCAR in 2020 with reigning Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin’s first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on May 10 to be shown LIVE on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
Joining every LIVE session of Supercars, Formula 1 and MotoGP in the motorsport offering, INDYCAR races will be made available on FOX SPORTS including the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25 following the Formula 1™ Monaco Grand Prix 2020.
FOX SPORTS General Manager of Motorsport, James Harrison, said:
“We’re excited to add INDYCAR to our line-up as we all cheer on Scott in his debut race when he takes on the likes of Will Power and Scott Dixon on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in May.”
“As well Foxtel subscribers will be able to go from watching the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2020 straight to the Indy 500 on the same night, all on the same channel – FOX SPORTS 506.
“Alongside Supercars, F1 and MotoGP; INDYCAR is a most welcome addition for our loyal and passionate motorsport fans in 2020.”
Reigning Supercars champion, Scott McLaughlin, said:
“This race will be a dream come true for me. It’s an incredible challenge for myself in one of the toughest championships in the world. I’m pumped that all my friends, family and the fans in Australia will be able to watch. I hope they’re all excited as I am.”
Fans will be able to cheer on the only Australian ever to win the Indianapolis 500, Will Power, in May
2018 Indianapolis 500 and 2014 NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion, Will Power, said:
“I’m super excited that INDYCAR will be shown Live in Australia so all the fans at home can watch on FOX SPORTS. The Indianapolis 500 has such a rich history and is the largest single day sporting event in the world.”
“This series has some of the best drivers in the world and I’m looking forward to Scott joining us on the grid at the Indianapolis Grand Prix in May. Based off his testing, I think he will do well.”
Coverage of the 2020 INDYCAR season begins on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida on Monday, March 16 from 5.30am LIVE on Foxtel (channel 506) and Kayo Sports. Races will be available to stream on Kayo Sports and Foxtel GO in 2020.
