On Sunday, for the next virtual NASCAR race, Bryson Byrnes led the Invocation, Tim Allen gave the call to start the engines, and Jeff Gordon joined the iRacers. Fans were treated to a great race; but, as usual, they watched a few commercials, too. Whether they are irritating interruptions, or chances for folks to run for more snacks, commercials are a reality for NASCAR fans on race day. For those who like to know precisely how many there were, and how much time they took during the broadcast, here is this week’s breakdown.
Race and Commercial Breakdown of the 2020 Geico 70
Start time to record race/commercial periods: 1:08 PM
End time to record race/commercial periods: 2:36 PM
Total minutes of complete race broadcast: 88
Minutes of race broadcast: 69
Minutes of traditional commercials: 19
Total number of commercials: 45
Total number of companies or entities advertised: 30
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