Supercars’ New 2025 Finals Format Sparks 17% Viewership Surge—and Major Championship Controversy
Supercars’ new 2025 finals format delivered a 17% viewership increase but triggered fierce debate after a controversial title decider in Adelaide. Early analytics show how playoff-style structures reshape fan engagement, sporting integrity, and business outcomes.
IndyCar Delays New Chassis to 2028: $25–30M Overhaul Costs Drive Postponement Amid Rising Budgets
IndyCar has delayed its next-gen chassis and engine package to 2028 due to incomplete regulations and rising $25–30M development costs. The postponement allows added testing time while easing economic pressures on teams and manufacturers.
NASCAR Teams Lost $2.2M Per Car in 2024: Lawsuit Data Exposes Deep Financial Strain
Court filings from the 2025 NASCAR antitrust lawsuit reveal teams lost an average of $2.2M per car in 2024, exposing structural cost issues and profit disparities amid escalating Next Gen era expenses.
China’s Motorsports Fan Base Surges 30% as $11.39B Market Accelerates with 11.22% CAGR by 2025
China’s motorsports fan base is projected to climb 30% by 2025, pushing the components market to $11.39B. Data trends show how tech adoption, sponsorship expansion, and event investment are fueling a new era of growth across Asia Pacific.
WEC Season In Review: $450M Budget Surge Boosts 25% Cost Efficiency by 2027
The 2025 WEC season saw a $450M rise in team budgets as Hypercar and LMGT3 grids expanded. Data analytics reveal how cost escalations are reshaping resource efficiency, parity, and financial sustainability through 2027.
NASCAR’s $7.7B Media Shift: How Multi-Race Championships Could Drive 25% Engagement Growth by 2027
NASCAR’s $7.7B media deal faces mounting pressure after a 23% playoff viewership drop. Analytics suggest multi-race championship formats could restore consistency and boost engagement 25% by 2027.
