NASCAR has long wanted a docuseries on Netflix after witnessing the “Drive to Survive” effect on Formula 1.
This is a big deal for NASCAR to at least be in the same conversation; if the series comes off well, it could be a nice boost for stock car racing.Last year’s docuseries on USA Network was a mix of drivers away from the track and then on-track highlights, but some of the episodes required rapid turnarounds since they aired as the playoffs were unfolding.
For the F1 series, footage has been collected throughout the year and then producers have months to sift through it and identify the best storylines before it airs just before the next season begins. This docuseries sounds more along those lines than the USA Network version.They should if they’re smart. There might be some hesitation after the USA docuseries failed to move the needle despite a big time investment for many involved in the show.
A 2022 playoff/championship docuseries called “Race for the Championship” was created last season, but it aired on USA Network in a bad time slot . The series drew disappointing viewership, with only three episodes exceeding 200,000 viewers.
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