"Partnering with YouTube at this level for the first time allows us to put these ceremonies directly into the environment where so much of today's journalism and storytelling already lives."
"I’ll take a stand and say don’t show me a fake fan celebrating a home run because you want me to watch a different property that you have the rights to."
"...Even though I have not in my life been to an Indy race, I’m super excited to be at the most prestigious race on the circuit and one of America’s longest-standing sports institutions..."
Terms of the agreement remain unknown, but it has been reported that IndyCar was looking to have one partner for its full season within its forthcoming media rights cycle.
Seven-time NASCAR Series champion Jimmie Johnson will join NBC's pre-race and race coverage. When his broadcasting duties are completed, Johnson will be flying to Charlotte Motor Speedway to drive in the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600.