The recent Grand Prix of the NASCAR Cup Series, held at the Talladega Superspeedway, has shown slightly lower television numbers compared to last year. This year, the race achieved an average of 3.967 million viewers on the FOX network, a drop from the 4.041 million of the 2025 edition.

The driver Carson Hocevar achieved his first victory in the competition, marking a significant moment not only for him but also for the team Spire Motorsports, which celebrates its second triumph.

Increase in Other Categories

On the other hand, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series continues to grow in viewership, with 1,339,000 viewers who followed Corey Day‘s victory on the CW network. This figure represents a 6% increase compared to last year and a 13% growth compared to the previous race at Kansas Speedway.

Notable Viewings

The first 11 races of the NOAPS season have surpassed a million viewers. In the case of the ARCA Menard’s Series, which included popular figures like Cleetus McFarland and Squirrel McNutt, the average viewership was 446,000, a significant increase of 41% compared to the previous year, when the race achieved 317,000 viewers.

Additionally, the collaboration between Cleetus and NASCAR for a live streaming on YouTube garnered over 100,000 views, reinforcing their influence in the motorsport community.

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