Jeff Gordon’s victory on Sunday had a 7.9 overnight rating and a 20 share, up 3% from last year’s overnight rating of 7.7/19. This year’s mark tied it with the 1992 and 1994 races, which also received a 7.9 overnight rating. The Daytona 500 has outrated the Indy 500 for three straight years. The last three Indy 500s have averaged a 5.7 national mark. Daytona’s national number won’t be available until Thursday( USA Today )
