In a bold move, FOX Sports has added Kevin Harvick, the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion, to its IndyCar broadcast team for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 event. Harvick, who stepped away from full-time racing in 2023, had made a seamless transition to the commentary booth, but this latest assignment raises eyebrows as it places a stock car icon in the world of open-wheel racing.
Harvick expressed excitement about this opportunity, in a now deleted post on X, “From the booth to your screen—I’ll be calling the action for these races in 2025! How many will you be tuning in for? #NASCAR #nascaronfox” His presence is expected to bring fresh insight and a different perspective to FOX’s coverage of the event.
A Surprising Addition to the IndyCar Broadcast
With FOX Sports securing exclusive broadcasting rights for the IndyCar Series, including the Indianapolis 500, showcasing the network’s intention to strengthen its portfolio in the motorsports broadcasting world. Harvick, known for his no-nonsense analysis and deep understanding of racecraft, has already impressed fans with his NASCAR coverage. However, this shift to IndyCar raises some intriguing questions.
How will Harvick, a stock car veteran, fit into an open-wheel racing broadcast? While his racing pedigree is unquestionable, IndyCar racing features vastly different aerodynamics, strategy, and race dynamics compared to NASCAR. Will he serve as a lead analyst, offering technical insight, or will he take on more of a general role, providing broader racing perspectives and know-how?
NEWS: @NASCARONFOX analyst & 3-time Brickyard 400 winner @KevinHarvick will join the @IndyCarOnFOX broadcast team for this year's Indy 500, though it's presently unclear precisely what role Harvick will fill.
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— Nathan Brown (@By_NathanBrown) February 14, 2025
Fresh Perspective or an Unconventional Gamble?
This decision by FOX could be a game changer—or a risky experiment. Bringing in a NASCAR legend might attract more fans to cross over, introducing more stock car enthusiasts to IndyCar. But at the same time, it could disrupt the established chemistry of FOX’s IndyCar broadcast team.
With the Indy 500 being the crown jewel of open-wheel racing, there will be a lot of pressure on Harvick to prove he belongs in this new role. Fans and industry experts alike will be watching closely to see if his insights elevate the broadcast—or if this move ends up being more of a spectacle than a success.
Either way, one thing is certain: Kevin Harvick’s presence will make this year’s Indy 500 coverage more intriguing than ever.
