On this week’s episode of F-R Racing’s Garage Talk, we’re joined by Sarah Offenbach, racing content creator specializing in the IndyCar Series. Over the last few years, Sarah has been to nearly every IndyCar race so we invited her to the garage to chat with us about the status of the series, TV ratings, the switch to FOX, and drivers we don’t know, but should.
The State of IndyCar with Sarah Offenbach (@offey_on_track)
Erik and D.J. are joined this week by Sarah Offenbach (@offey_on_track) on Instagram. Sarah is a motorsports content creator and influencer who has focused primarily on the IndyCar Series the last few years. As we’ve long promised, we finally sit down and look at the state of the IndyCar series.
Why are they struggling with TV ratings? Why are a lot of general fans not familiar with the series drivers? How has the Roger Penske era of IndyCar really gone? Which current IndyCar driver sent her and her husband a congratulatory message for their wedding?
Before we get too far into the show, we talk about the NASCAR Championship Weekend and D.J.’s +1200 bet for Joey Logano to win the Championship hit thanks to Alex Bowman’s disqualification after the Roval. D.J. celebrates in the only way he can.
Key Episode Moments:
- 00:00:00 – Show Introduction & Championship 4 Recap
- 00:09:35 – Favorite Drivers in IndyCar and NASCAR
- 00:18:43 – Roger Penske’s Impact on IndyCar Series
- 00:28:05 – Challenges in Marketing IndyCar Drivers
- 00:37:25 – Social Media Influence on Racing Fans
- 00:47:09 – IndyCar Race Weekend Experiences
- 00:56:41 – Media Coverage and Traditional vs Modern Journalism
- 01:06:02 – Wrap Up and Social Media Engagement Discussion
Hurricane Helene & Milton Relief
We’ve had multiple drivers in our series directly impacted by Hurricane Helene and Milton and we know several people who are regular viewers of our racing leagues that have been directly impacted. Above all, please consider donating to one of the fine organizations working on relief efforts in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas:
– NOVAD (Select State’s chapter)
The State of IndyCar with Sarah Offenbach (@offey_on_track) – F-R Racing's Garage Talk
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