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Forbes
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
FOX Sports Sponsors 2022 Indy 500 Winner Marcus Ericsson At Mid-Ohio
Marcus Ericsson's FOX Sports Indy car. FOX Sports has been an active and aggressive promoter of the NTT IndyCar Series as its new television partner beginning this season. The network will become a car sponsor in this weekend's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Andretti Global, the IndyCar team team under the TWG Motorsports umbrella, announced on July 3 that Andretti IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson will run a special FOX Sports livery on his No. 28 Honda this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In honor of a strong first half of the NTT IndyCar Series season on FOX, Andretti Global has partnered with FOX Sports to debut a special livery at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. 'FOX Sports is thrilled to be on board the No. 28 FOX IndyCar Honda with Marcus Ericsson this weekend at Mid-Ohio to continue to bring our IndyCar partnership to life,' said Drew Panaro, Vice President of Sports Brand Partnerships, FOX Sports. 'FOX has built an exceptional sponsorship marketing relationship with Andretti Global in our inaugural season of IndyCar coverage, and we owe a special thanks to Jill Gregory and Doug Bresnahan for the opportunity to further ingrain FOX Sports as the destination for the 'fastest racing on earth.'' Cleatus having fun with the fans. (Photo by FOX Image Collection via Getty Images) The No. 28 FOX IndyCar Honda, inspired by FOX Sports' iconic football-playing robot Cleatus, a staple of FOX Sports' broadcasts since its debut in the 2005-2006 FOX NFL season, will showcase the bold, futuristic look of the larger-than-life fan favorite mascot. Cleatus will also join the Andretti IndyCar team as a special guest during the race weekend. 'FOX Sports has already proven to be a fantastic broadcast partner for the NTT IndyCar Series throughout the first half of their debut season, and we are proud to showcase that relationship in a unique way with the FOX Sports livery for Marcus this weekend in Mid-Ohio,' said Jill Gregory, President, Andretti Global. FOX Sports Delivers Ratings Increase IndyCar's debut season on FOX is off to an impressive start, with the season opener on the Streets of St. Petersburg drawing 1.4 million viewers, a 14-year high and 45 percent increase over 2024. The momentum continued with the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500, which delivered more than seven million viewers, up 41 percent from last year, making it the most-watched Indy 500 in 17 years. Andretti IndyCar has claimed three wins this season (Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Detroit Grand Prix and the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway), all at races where viewership was up 75 percent or more. The No. 28 FOX IndyCar Honda will take to the track for the first time in the FOX Sports livery in opening practice on Friday, July 4, with the holiday weekend race airing live on FOX at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 6.
Fox News
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
Marcus Ericsson To Carry FOX Sports Livery At Mid-Ohio INDYCAR Race
Marcus Ericsson will carry a FOX Sports livery this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. As a nod to this being the first year with all INDYCAR races on FOX, Andretti Global and FOX partnered on the No. 28 car for the race Sunday (1 p.m. ET on FOX). Ericsson has a strong performance history at Mid-Ohio with a second, two fifths and a sixth among his past five starts on the 2.258-mile road course. He currently sits 21st in the championship standings. "I'm proud to carry the FOX colors at Mid-Ohio this weekend," Ericsson said in a news release. "They've been a great addition this season, and it has been refreshing to see the coverage they've brought to INDYCAR. "I'm looking forward to representing them on track and having a strong weekend." The scheme has a black base with the FOX blue-and-white logos. The message "The Fastest Racing On Earth" is also prominent on the car. "FOX Sports has already proven to be a fantastic broadcast partner for the INDYCAR SERIES throughout the first half of their debut season, and we're proud to showcase that relationship in a unique way with the FOX Sports livery for Marcus this weekend in Mid-Ohio," Andretti Global CEO Jill Gregory said. Fans will likely see FOX Sports robot Cleatus on the grounds at Mid-Ohio. "FOX Sports is thrilled to be on board the No. 28 FOX INDYCAR Honda with Marcus Ericsson this weekend at Mid-Ohio to continue to bring our INDYCAR partnership to life," said Drew Panaro, FOX Sports vice president for sports brand partnerships. "FOX has built an exceptional sponsorship marketing relationship with Andretti Global in our inaugural season of INDYCAR coverage, and we owe a special thanks to Jill Gregory and [CMO] Doug Bresnahan for the opportunity to further ingrain FOX Sports as the destination for the 'fastest racing on earth.'" [Read More: INDYCAR Midseason Report: The Good, Bad & Ugly For Teams, Drivers] Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass.
Fox Sports
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Marcus Ericsson To Carry FOX Sports Livery At Mid-Ohio INDYCAR Race
Marcus Ericsson will carry a FOX Sports livery this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. As a nod to this being the first year with all INDYCAR races on FOX, Andretti Global and FOX partnered on the No. 28 car for the race Sunday (1 p.m. ET on FOX). Ericsson has a strong performance history at Mid-Ohio with a second, two fifths and a sixth among his past five starts on the 2.258-mile road course. He currently sits 21st in the championship standings. "I'm proud to carry the FOX colors at Mid-Ohio this weekend," Ericsson said in a news release. "They've been a great addition this season, and it has been refreshing to see the coverage they've brought to INDYCAR. "I'm looking forward to representing them on track and having a strong weekend." The scheme has a black base with the FOX blue-and-white logos. The message "The Fastest Racing On Earth" is also prominent on the car. "FOX Sports has already proven to be a fantastic broadcast partner for the INDYCAR SERIES throughout the first half of their debut season, and we're proud to showcase that relationship in a unique way with the FOX Sports livery for Marcus this weekend in Mid-Ohio," Andretti Global CEO Jill Gregory said. Fans will likely see FOX Sports robot Cleatus on the grounds at Mid-Ohio. "FOX Sports is thrilled to be on board the No. 28 FOX INDYCAR Honda with Marcus Ericsson this weekend at Mid-Ohio to continue to bring our INDYCAR partnership to life," said Drew Panaro, FOX Sports vice president for sports brand partnerships. "FOX has built an exceptional sponsorship marketing relationship with Andretti Global in our inaugural season of INDYCAR coverage, and we owe a special thanks to Jill Gregory and [CMO] Doug Bresnahan for the opportunity to further ingrain FOX Sports as the destination for the 'fastest racing on earth.'" [Read More: INDYCAR Midseason Report: The Good, Bad & Ugly For Teams, Drivers] Bob Pockrass covers NASCAR and INDYCAR for FOX Sports. He has spent decades covering motorsports, including over 30 Daytona 500s, with stints at ESPN, Sporting News, NASCAR Scene magazine and The (Daytona Beach) News-Journal. Follow him on Twitter @bobpockrass. recommended Get more from NTT INDYCAR SERIES Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Indy 500 runner up among 3 IndyCar penalizes for failed tech: Penalties and why
INDIANAPOLIS — Three top-12 finishers from Sunday's Indianapolis 500 have been moved to the back of the field for a series of post-race penalties including failed tech inspection and team member improper conduct. Despite finishing runner-up in the Indy 500 for the second time in three years, Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson has been bumped back to 31st in the final standings. Along with his teammate Kyle Kirkwood, both the Nos. 27 and 28 Andretti Global cars were discovered in post-race tech inspection to have modified their Dallara-supplied Energy Management System covers and cover-to-A-arm mounting points with unapproved spacers and parts. According to an IndyCar release, EMS covers "must be used as supplied," with the series stating "these modifications provided the capability of enhanced aerodynamic efficiency to both cars." Why were Marcus Ericsson, Kyle Kirkwood penalized after Indy 500? The two cars were in violation of the following rules: Advertisement Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties. Rule 14.1.2. Questions to be submitted and will be answered via IRIS. Modifications must be approved seven (7) days prior to the date of intended use. Rule 14.1.3. All parts provided by an Approved Supplier must be used as supplied without modification unless otherwise approved by INDYCAR and stated in these Rules or in update bulletins. Ericsson will now be credited with a 31st-place finish, with Kirkwood sliding back to 32nd. "We are in receipt of the Indianapolis 500 'post-race penalty notice' as provided by IndyCar," Andretti Global wrote in a statement posted to social media. "We are taking the necessary time to assess the information, and we will be requesting a full review with IndyCar." Can Andretti Global, Prema appeal IndyCar's penalties? According to IndyCar's rulebook, Andretti Global may request a review in writing, providing a list of errors they believe were made, along with accompanying facts, before designating a single point of contact for the review process. A request for review must be submitted to IndyCar within two business days. If IndyCar determines the request adheres to its rules, the series will name a review administrator who will help all sides with administrative aspects of the review. Within three business days of receiving Andretti Global's review request, IndyCar will be required to provide three potential review facilitators from a previously distributed list of possible caretakers. Advertisement Andretti Global will then have one business day to to name its choice for a facilitator, and IndyCar will have an additional business day to confirm the chosen facilitator's status. Provided the facilitator deems the review to adhere to the rules, a review meeting will be conducted within 10 business days of the penalty being issued. The meeting will take place at IndyCar's offices and be a single-day event of no more than four hours, unless the parties agree to a mutual change. Both sides are permitted three attendees each, and both must have one member deemed to be able to have full authority to reach a resolution of the penalty. At the end of the meeting, the facilitator will provide their thoughts concerning the penalty and whether it should be upheld, overturned or modified, but the recommendation of the facilitator is not binding. An additional appeals process exists for Andretti Global to pursue, should team officials continue to disagree with the results of the review process. Why was Callum Ilott penalized after Indy 500? Additionally, Prema Racing's No. 90 of Callum Ilott was found to have a front wing assembly that failed to meet the minimum endplate height and location specifications during routine inspection of that part. The entry was found to have violated: Advertisement Rule 9.3.1. Improper Conduct – Any member attempting to or engaging in unsportsmanlike conduct, unsafe conduct, or conduct detrimental to racing; INDYCAR; and/or to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, whether during an Event or on/off the Track, may be subject to any or all penalties. Rule 14.7.6.8. Front wing must adhere to the following Technical Inspection dimensions: Failure of the left side minimum endplate height Rule 14.7.6.4., which requires endplates, wing flaps and mainplanes remain in the designed location. Ilott will be credited with a 33rd-place finish. In a social media post on the team's X account, Prema Racing explained that the wing was "completely original, successfully passed tech multiple times throughout the month and didn't lead to any performance gain," the car's left-side front wing endplate became non-compliant within the rules by the end of the race. "The team accepts full responsibility," Prema Racing wrote. "The team is currently investigating the root of the problem, which can involve incidents and fitment or production issues. We look forward to implementing the needed procedures to ensure improved control and avoid these kinds of issues in the future." The field will receive the appropriate prize money and championship points according to the official standings after the penalties. All three cars will each receive a $100,000 fine, and the team/competition managers for all three cars have been suspended for this weekend's Detroit Grand Prix. Advertisement Editor's note: This story was updated with team statements and information about IndyCar's appeals process. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indy 500 penalties: Marcus Ericsson, Kyle Kirkwood, Callum Ilott points, fines
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘I had that race and lost it': Marcus Ericsson places second behind Alex Palou at Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS — A look of despondence seized Marcus Ericsson's face as he took off his helmet on pit lane after crossing the finish line in the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Joy and dejection had separated themselves by .68 seconds. That was the time distance between runner-up Ericsson and champion Alex Palou. Advertisement The 34-year-old led with 14 laps remaining before Palou took advantage of an opening entering Turn 1 on Lap 186. Palou maintained his lead, preventing Ericsson from capturing his second Indy 500 in four years after winning in 2022. 'Second is a good result, but here it's not. Here, you got to win. I gave it everything and tried my best, and I'm proud of our effort, but I had that lead. I had that race and lost it,' Ericsson said. 'This race means everything to us. We have the 500 and it's what matters. So, being that close to winning, it's painful because this is what we live for; we put our lives into this.' Ericsson said he started the race strong and felt comfortable before noticing himself struggling to keep up with other drivers. He credited his team for 'never giving' up and making the necessary changes for a smoother second half of the race in which Ericsson 'felt the car come more to me.' Ericsson said two lapped cars created dirty air on the closing laps, making it hard for him to overtake Palou. He plans to review footage and evaluate what he could've done differently to navigate the two impeding cars and prevent Palou from overtaking. He admitted that he didn't expect Palou to overtake when he did. Advertisement 'Those things you play in your head a million times after the finish line — what you could've done differently,' Ericsson said. 'When you won it once, you know how that feels, and now I've been second twice. Especially the way this played out, it's going to keep me up at night for a while the way I played those last 10 for those lappers. All those questions that I need to try and accept and move on but right now it's pretty tough.' Buy our commemorative Alex Palou page print Ericsson said his recent success at the oval shows, "I'm pretty good around this place.' While Ericsson acknowledged that it won't be easy not to condemn himself after Sunday's outing, being a strong self-critic will help him learn from this loss. 'I work constantly on the (mental) side of things, but as an athlete, that's what gets me better all the time because I am a very hard critic of myself," Ericsson said. "I try to always learn from what I do so I can do it better. So, I think that's one of my strengths as well. I look at myself and say, 'What could I have done differently before blaming backmarkers (lapped cars)?'" Advertisement For Sunday, however, Ericsson is giving himself grace to lament. 'Today, I'm going to definitely beat myself up and be disappointed about it,' Ericsson said. 'But give me a few days and I'm sure I'll be doing better.' Ericsson will run in the Detroit Grand Prix on Friday, where he earned his sole podium appearance of 2024 and first IndyCar Series win. Ericsson's history in Detroit indicates he can make up for a self-proclaimed 'disappointing' time in Indianapolis. 'Detroit is my track,' said Ericsson with a smile. 'Detroit usually treats me well.' This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: 2025 Indy 500 results: Marcus Ericsson had race won and lost to Alex Palou
