100 Days to Indy explained
100 Days to Indy is an American sport television docuseries about the Indianapolis 500 automobile race that premiered on April 27, 2023, on The CW.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Production
100 Days to Indy is co-produced by Penske Entertainment and Vice World News.[6] The series is directed by Patrick Dimon, who also serves as a co-executive producer. Adam Marinelli serves as a co-executive producer and showrunner, while Falguni Lakhani Adams and Bryan Terry serve as executive producers.[7] [8]
The CW greenlit the show on December 6, 2022 as part of its demographic shift after its acquisition by Nexstar Media Group. On February 17, 2023, it revealed that it would premiere on the network on April 27, 2023.[7] On February 5, 2024, the docuseries was renewed for a second season[8] which premiered on April 26, 2024.[9]
The first season showcased behind-the-scenes look at IndyCar Series drivers preparing for the Indianapolis 500 race and starred Josef Newgarden.[10] [6] The second season features Newgarden alongside Marcus Ericsson, Pato O'Ward, Álex Palou and Kyle Larson.[8]
Episodes
Season 2 (2024)
Ratings
Critical response
Notes and References
- "100 Days to Indy" Coming to The CW Network in Spring 2023. The CW. The Futon Critic. December 8, 2022. April 26, 2023.
- Web site: Otterson. Joe. CW Sets NASCAR Docuseries 100 Days to Indy. Variety. December 8, 2022. April 26, 2023.
- Viewers, Start Your Engines! The CW Network Sets Motorsports Documentary Series "100 Days to Indy" Premiere for Thursday, April 27. The CW. The Futon Critic. February 17, 2023. April 26, 2023.
- Web site: Petski. Denise. 100 Days To Indy Docuseries Gets CW Premiere Date. Deadline Hollywood. February 17, 2023. April 26, 2023.
- Video: First Look at The CW's "100 Days to Indy," Produced by Vice Media Group and Penske Entertainment. The CW. The Futon Critic. March 15, 2023. April 26, 2023.
- News: IndyCar banking on new docuseries to boost interest. John. Zenor. The Independent. April 28, 2023. February 6, 2024.
- News: 100 Days To Indy Docuseries Gets CW Premiere Date. Denise. Petski. Deadline Hollywood. December 6, 2022. February 6, 2024.
- News: 100 Days To Indy Renewed For Season 2 At CW. Denise. Petski. Deadline Hollywood. February 5, 2024. February 6, 2024.
- News: When To Expect Return of All American & Walker Plus Other New Series On The CW. Rice. Lynette. Deadline Hollywood. February 15, 2024. March 15, 2024.
- News: 100 Days to Indy Star Josef Newgarden Shades Authenticity of F1 Series Drive to Survive: 'No Need to Fabricate'. Josh. Dickey. TheWrap. April 13, 2023. February 6, 2024.