ESPN’s live telecast of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Watkins Glen International on Saturday, Aug. 13, earned a 1.5 national household coverage rating, averaging 1,913,000 viewers, according to the Nielsen Company. The race also earned 1.5 ratings in 2009 and 2010. Across ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC, the NASCAR Nationwide Series is averaging a 1.4 U.S. rating after 22 races, up 10 percent from last year at this point.(ESPN)(8-16-2011)
