The 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 earned a 6.4 final national rating on FOX, up +10% over the 5.8 final national rating for the 2004 event (also on FOX).
The 2005 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 was the highest rated sporting event of the weekend.
The 2005 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 aired directly up against the NBA, PGA, Men’s College Basketball Conference tournaments, Tennis, and the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Selection Show. The 2004 event aired directly up against the NBA, PGA, Men’s College Basketball (non-Conference tournament games), NHL, Tennis, Women’s College Basketball Conference tournaments, and the Rolex Sports Car Series.
Final national results for the 2005 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400:
Rating
2005: 6.4 on FOX
2004: 5.8 on FOX
% Chg: +10%
HHs (000)
2005: 6997
2004: 6305
% Chg: +11%
Viewers (000)
2005: 10157
2004: 9309
% Chg: +9%