NASCAR is facing concerning television ratings news just days before its championship race, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. The development comes as the NASCAR Cup Series heads into its title-deciding event.
A photo from the November 1, 2026 Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway shows Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, reacting after the race. The Martinsville event was part of the playoff rounds leading up to the championship.
Specific ratings figures were not disclosed in the initial report, but the timing raises questions about viewership trends ahead of the season finale.
