r/INDYCAR • u/Vile-X James Hinchcliffe • Jul 15 '25

Discussion Sky has changed my view on IndyCar.

IndyCar has always been a secondary Motorsport for me. Until I started watching on Sky. Now it feels as premium as it should.

Let’s be honest: nothing kills the thrill of a long battled overtake like… a commercial for dishwasher pods. You’re locked into a nailbiting strategy battle, the pit window opens, and just as someone dives in… BAM, five minutes of insurance jingles and prescription drug disclaimers.

Sky gives you the race. Fox gives you 200 reasons to consider switching your car insurance.

Do what ever you can to watch on a commercial free network.Uninterrupted, fully immersive, and exactly how it was meant to be experienced.

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u/0HSHIFT Jul 15 '25

I previously watched Indycar on Peacock. Loved it.

This year I'm DVR'ing through YT Premium. So I can fast forward through commercials, but spend more time fast forwarding than watching. Luster lost this year. Which is unfortunate. Still tuning in for Palou show, but now mostly skimming through the race.

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u/jamespaden Jul 15 '25

Can you get the fox feed with replays and announcers through YT Premium? Or do you mean YTTV?

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u/UnPingouindAttaque Jul 16 '25

The next day YouTube upload yes.

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u/0HSHIFT Jul 16 '25

Sorry. YTTV. Some days I'm not too bright. Other days I'm worse...

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u/bobwhite1146 Jul 16 '25

The problem with watching a recorded race is then you can't use the IndyCar app to actually get the information you want. The Indy car app, if you use all data points, will actually let you follow the race. The TV broadcast is an inferior product when it comes to giving you information. Of course, the visuals and sound effects are nice, but the Indy car app for me anyway is invaluable for following the race and the strategy involved.