Fueled by Commercials: Behind-the-Scenes Stats of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series

Blink, and you’d miss it – the NASCAR season has raced to its end, crowning a new champion. The Daytona 500 seems like it occurred just moments ago, right? Between the start and finish lines, we’ve witnessed exhilarating victories, crushing losses, and remarkable personal moments for our NASCAR stars, all seasoned with diverse stories.

The commercial breaks can sometimes feel like a pitstop away from the action. But let’s give credit where it’s due – they are the financial fuel that powers our enjoyment of the races. So, for those of you wondering just how commercial-packed our Sunday was during the championship, here’s the lowdown.

The race broadcast spanned 195 minutes, with 173 minutes dedicated to the race. Traditional commercials played for 22 minutes, while side-by-side commercials took up 16 minutes. Overall, we saw 103 commercials from 41 different companies or entities. Of these, 59 traditional commercials hailed from 34 companies and 44 ‘Side-by-Side’ commercials from 21 separate entities, employed seven times by NBC.

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