How To Stream Popular Car Racing Series
We set out to put together a complete guide to the top car and auto racing series throughout the US and worldwide and how to stream them to your favorite internet enabled device.
Using our running list of the available streams (mostly as paid subscription services), can watch the top professional racing and motorsports series, such as F1, IndyCar, NASCAR and IMSA, via streaming. If you are new to streaming in general, we included a handy list of the common components you’ll need to get setup.
IMSA – WeatherTech, Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Racing Challenge
Where: Peacock Premium or Premium Plus – IMSA
Cost: Starts at $7.99/month (premium w/ ads) or $13.99/month (premium plus with no/limited ads)
IMSA officially partners with Peacock for streaming. Some IMSA events and replays are also streamed for free via IMSA.TV and put up on YouTube, but the premiere events are all on Peacock.
The IMSA streaming deal includes the major IMSA race events such as Petit Le Mans, Grand Prix of Long Beach, Daytona, and Sebring. It also includes all of their major series such as the WeatherTech Championship, Michelin Pilot Challenge and VP Racing Challenge.
Associate series such as Super Trofeo, Mazda MX-5 Cup, and Mustang Challenge are available via IMSA.tv.
Portions of key races are also televised on NBC or USA Networks.
Formula 1 (F1) Streaming
ESPN is the primary US rights holder for F1 races. The entire F1 season is broadcast on the ESPN family of networks and available via the ESPN App. A cable subscription is required. ESPN also broadcasts practice and qualifying rounds on various ESPN networks (usually ESPN2) and on the ESPN App.
F1 streaming rights beyond 2025 are up for bid and may be moving to a new for 2026 and beyond.
Where: F1 TV Pro, ESPN (with subscription and via a service that streams ESPN)
Cost: F1 TV Pro: $84.99 a year, ESPN varies by provider package
ESPN is the official US TV provider of F1. In addition F1 offers their own direct OTT offering for $84.99 annually.
IndyCar Streaming
Where: Fox Sports App
Cost: Requires qualifying cable subscription
IndyCar leaves it’s long time home on Peacock for Fox starting with the 2025 season. This actually complicates streaming for cord cutters. While the move to Fox increases the broadcast and cable coverage for IndyCar, there are no true OTT (over the top or standalone) streaming service options.
In order to stream IndyCar you need a qualifying cable subscription with access to the Fox networks.
There are rumors that Fox will offer a separate Fox Sports streaming subscription in the near future. However, it’s unlike to release to take advantage of the major of the 2025 IndyCar season.
NASCAR
Where: Peacock, Fox Sports, Prime, Max
NASCAR may well have one of the most confusing TV rights deals. While making deals with multiple different TV and streaming outlets likely drives rights revenue, it does create work for the fan to know where to find the races. It also may require you to subscribe to multiple packages to watch all of the races.
NASCAR on FOX Sports
Fox will carry 14 NASCAR Cup Races in 2025, as well as all 23 Craftsman Truck Series races. While the races can vary each year, Fox is locked in to the rights for the Daytona 500 and All Star Race.
Streaming for these races are available via the Fox Sports App. It does require a qualifying cable subscription in order to access it.
NASCAR Championship on Peacock
Peacock, a long time rights holder, retains the final 14 races including the Cup Series Championship each season. A subscription to Peacock is required to watch the races. Ad supported subscription starts at $7.99 a month.
NASCAR On Prime Video
Prime Video will exclusively stream five NASCAR Cup Series races each season. A prime subscription will be required to watch the races. Amazon prime memberships start at $14.99.
NASCAR On Max
NASCAR races return to TNT, which was a long time home of NASCAR. For streaming this means that TNT broadcast races will appear on Max. Its likely these will be grouped under the B/R Sports Add-On, which is currently included for free but is expected to require an additional fee to access in the future.
Max subscription start at $9.99 for an the Basic Ad Supported tier.
World Endurance Cup (WEC)
Where: MAX
All of the FIA World Endurance Cup (WEC) races will stream via MAX and the B/R Sports Add On as well. This includes streaming of the 24 Hours Of Le Mans.
WEC races are part of the B/R (formerly Bleacher Report) Sports Add On, which is currently included for free but is expected to require an additional fee to access in the future.
Max subscription start at $9.99 for an the Basic Ad Supported tier.
24 Hours Of Le Mans
As part of the World Endurance Cup (WEC) the 24 Hours Of Le Mans will be broadcast as Max just like all other WEC races. You can see how our complete guide to streaming the 24 Hours Of Le Mans for more details.
World Rallycross (WRC)
Where: Rally.TV
World Rallycross in 2024 agreed to a long term deal with DAZN to offer WRC coverage as both a completely standalone subscription (Rally.TV) or as an add on to an existing DAZN subscription.
A Rally.TV subscription with Live coverage starts at 14.99 a month.
Here’s What You Need To Stream Auto Races
TV (or tablet/laptop) – It’s really easy with a streaming stick to stream to your big screen TV. Still, if you don’t own a TV or find the technology confusing you can use most tablets or laptops.
Streaming Device or Stick – Doesn’t really matter which streaming device you choose. All of the major brands support the primary services you need. This may not be needed if you are using a tablet. Most newer TVs also can act as the streaming device or stick if they are smart TVs. However, not all services may be available on your smart TV.
Streaming Services – You’ll need streaming services to get most races. The good news is, the most popular motorsports and auto racing on are just a handful of services. You may even have access already with your existing cable or streaming subscriptions.
Internet Access – Your home internet, even if slower, is usually enough to stream with. If you don’t have home internet, you can consider using your phones hotspot or buying a dedicated hotspot.
