March 24, 2025 – Motorsports fans face a tough decision today as two major racing series, NASCAR and IndyCar, go head-to-head on television with overlapping green flag times. NASCAR’s Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway is set to go green at 3:12 p.m. ET on FS1, while the NTT IndyCar Series takes the green flag at 3:22 p.m. ET for its highly anticipated $1 Million Challenge at Thermal on Fox.
This scheduling conflict puts race fans in a difficult position, as they must choose between two marquee events in American motorsports. While NASCAR’s race at Homestead is a points-paying event in the Cup Series, IndyCar’s Thermal race is a unique, non-points exhibition featuring a format designed to bring excitement and a hefty payday to competitors.
A Lose-Lose for Fans?
For years, NASCAR and IndyCar have largely avoided major TV conflicts, understanding that a significant portion of their audiences overlap. However, today’s situation presents a rare head-to-head battle that could split viewership.
Fox, which holds the rights to both series, likely faced scheduling challenges when fitting IndyCar’s exhibition event into a packed sports calendar. Unfortunately, that means some fans may have to pick one race live and catch up on the other later.
What to Expect from Each Race
- NASCAR at Homestead (FS1, 3:12 p.m. ET)
The Homestead race serves as an important early-season test for drivers and teams, with the 1.5-mile oval known for producing great racing thanks to its multiple grooves. Expect tire wear, long runs, and strategy to play a key role. - IndyCar at Thermal (Fox, 3:22 p.m. ET)
The Thermal Club, a private motorsports facility in California, hosts IndyCar’s unique exhibition event. With a million-dollar prize on the line, the race format will bring added intensity, making for a thrilling show.
How Fans Can Watch Both
For those unwilling to miss either event, options include dual-screen viewing, recording one race for later, or following along with updates online. Either way, today’s scheduling conflict is an unfortunate clash for racing enthusiasts who would rather enjoy both events without overlap.
While the situation is not ideal, it’s still a great day for motorsports fans—with two high-quality races happening on the same afternoon.
