Allstate 400 At The Brickyard Draws Big TV Ratings

Tony Stewart

NBC To Show Stewart Celebration During Pre-Race Show Aug. 14

By Paul Kelly
allstate400atthebrickyard.com
Friday, August 12, 2005

NBC Sports' broadcast of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard was the highest-rated sports show on television the weekend of Aug. 5-7, and fans will get a chance to watch even more of Tony Stewart's celebration of his coveted victory during NBC's NASCAR coverage this weekend.

The Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Aug. 7 earned a 6.2 national rating, up 2 percent over the 2004 race. It was the second-highest rated Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in the 12-year history of the event, and an event-record number of households tuned into this year's race.

Indiana native and resident Stewart recorded an emotional victory at the historic track, with a lengthy and memorable celebration after the checkered flag. Since the race ran longer than usual due to 10 caution periods, NBC's broadcast ended after Stewart's post-race interview with NBC pit reporter Allen Bestwick.

So NBC will show highlights of Stewart's post-race celebration with crew members, family and friends during its pre-race show before the Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen at 1 p.m. (EDT) Sunday, Aug. 14.

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2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard tickets: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway ticket office is accepting ticket renewals and new ticket orders for the 2006 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 6. The renewal deadline is Monday, Aug. 22.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com or by calling the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area. Parking and camping information also can be obtained through the ticket office.


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