NASCAR on FOX

NASCAR on FOX is finally over for this year. The overnight ratings for Dover are down 14% compared to last year. For the part of the schedule that FOX has, the ratings are down 12%. The reasons noted are more cautions, fewer lead changes, and lower average speeds.

NONSENSE!

There are many reasons for lower ratings, but not any of the above. See my previous blogs.

Before next year FOX needs to make the following changes:

- Get rid of Digger (but keep the in-track camera)

- Get rid of the Hollywood Hotel

- Rotate announcers each week – not the same three in the booth

- Start the race within a half hour of air time

- As much as possible have the same air time week to week

- Keep the top five car numbers on the screen at all times

Here’s hoping that TNT does a better job.