100 Days to Indy

2023 sport television documentary series

Patrick Dimon
Bryan Terry
Adam Marinelli
Falguni Lakhani Adams

Production companiesPenske Entertainment
Vice World NewsOriginal releaseNetworkThe CWReleaseApril 27, 2023 (2023-04-27) –
present (present)

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 first season showcased behind-the-scenes look at IndyCar Series drivers preparing for the Indianapolis 500 race and starred Josef Newgarden.^[9]^[6] The second season features Newgarden alongside Marcus Ericsson, Pato O'Ward, Álex Palou and Kyle Larson.^[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 will premiere on April 26, 2024.^[10]

Episodes

Series overview

Season	Episodes	Originally aired
Season	Episodes	First aired	Last aired
1	6	April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)	June 8, 2023 (2023-06-08)
2	6^[11]	April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)^[10]	TBA

Season 1 (2023)

No. overall	No. in season	Title ^[11]^[12]	Directed by ^[11]	Original air date ^[11]^[12]	Prod. code ^[11]	U.S. viewers (millions)
1	1	"Crowded at the Top"	Patrick Dimon	April 27, 2023 (2023-04-27)	101	0.19^[13]
2	2	"Knocking at the Door"	Patrick Dimon	May 4, 2023 (2023-05-04)	102	0.21^[14]
3	3	"California Dreamin"	Patrick Dimon	May 11, 2023 (2023-05-11)	103	0.21^[15]
4	4	"Stay on Track"	Patrick Dimon	May 18, 2023 (2023-05-18)	104	0.14^[16]
5	5	"The Road to the 500"	Patrick Dimon	May 25, 2023 (2023-05-25)	105	0.22^[17]
6	6	"Finally"	Patrick Dimon	June 8, 2023 (2023-06-08)	106	0.19^[18]

Season 2

No. overall	No. in season	Title ^[11]^[12]	Directed by ^[11]	Original air date ^[11]^[19]	Prod. code ^[11]	U.S. viewers (millions)
7	1	"Show Me the Money"	Patrick Dimon	April 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)	201	TBD
8	2	"More Money More Problems"	Patrick Dimon	May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)	202	TBD
9	3	"The Double Edged Sword"	Patrick Dimon	May 10, 2024 (2024-05-10)	203	TBD

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of *100 Days to Indy*
No.	Title	Air date	Rating (18–49)	Viewers (millions)
1	"Crowded at the Top"	April 27, 2023	0.0	0.19^[13]
2	"Knocking at the Door"	May 4, 2023	0.1	0.21^[14]
3	"California Dreamin"	May 11, 2023	0.0	0.21^[15]
4	"Stay on Track"	May 18, 2023	0.0	0.14^[16]
5	"The Road to the 500"	May 25, 2023	0.1	0.22^[17]
6	"Finally"	June 8, 2023	0.0	0.19^[18]

Critical response

References

^ ""100 Days to Indy" Coming to The CW Network in Spring 2023" (Press release). The CW. December 8, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
^ Otterson, Joe (December 8, 2022). "CW Sets NASCAR Docuseries 100 Days to Indy". Variety. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
^ "Viewers, Start Your Engines! The CW Network Sets Motorsports Documentary Series "100 Days to Indy" Premiere for Thursday, April 27" (Press release). The CW. February 17, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
^ Petski, Denise (February 17, 2023). "100 Days To Indy Docuseries Gets CW Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
^ "Video: First Look at The CW's "100 Days to Indy," Produced by Vice Media Group and Penske Entertainment" (Press release). The CW. March 15, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
^ ^a ^b Zenor, John (April 28, 2023). "IndyCar banking on new docuseries to boost interest". The Independent. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Petski, Denise (December 6, 2022). "100 Days To Indy Docuseries Gets CW Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Petski, Denise (February 5, 2024). "100 Days To Indy Renewed For Season 2 At CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
^ Dickey, Josh (April 13, 2023). "100 Days to Indy Star Josef Newgarden Shades Authenticity of F1 Series Drive to Survive: 'No Need to Fabricate'". TheWrap. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Lynette, Rice (February 15, 2024). "When To Expect Return of All American & Walker Plus Other New Series On The CW". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ "100 DAYS TO INDY (CW)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c "100 Days to Indy – Season 1 Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Salem, Mitch (April 28, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 4.27.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Metcalf, Mitch (May 5, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 5.4.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Salem, Mitch (May 12, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 5.11.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Metcalf, Mitch (May 19, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 5.18.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Salem, Mitch (May 26, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 5.25.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Metcalf, Mitch (June 9, 2023). "ShowBuzzDaily's Thursday 6.8.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
^ "100 Days to Indy – Season 2 Listings". Zap2It. Retrieved April 23, 2024.

External links

Official website
100 Days to Indy at IMDb

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