NBC
From 2001–2006, the race was broadcast on NBC, as part of a new eight-year, $2.4-billion centralized television deal involving FOX/FX and NBC/TNT. The race was moved from Saturday to Sunday, and the start time was moved to 1:45 pm EST (2:45 pm EDT). In 2006, Indiana began observing Daylight Saving Time, and the race was scheduled for 2:45 pm EDT.
After switching to NBC and the centralized television contract, the local blackout policy was lifted.
| Year | Network | Host | Lap-by-lap | Color commentator(s) | Pit reporters | Ratings | Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NBC | Bill Weber | Allen Bestwick | Benny Parsons and Wally Dallenbach | Bill Weber, Dave Burns, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum | 6.2/16 | |
| 2002 | NBC | Bill Weber | Allen Bestwick | Benny Parsons and Wally Dallenbach | Bill Weber, Dave Burns, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum | 6.3/16 | 10.2 million |
| 2003 | NBC | Bill Weber | Allen Bestwick | Benny Parsons and Wally Dallenbach | Bill Weber, Dave Burns, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum | 6.0/15 | 9.7 million |
| 2004 | NBC | Bill Weber | Allen Bestwick | Benny Parsons and Wally Dallenbach | Bill Weber, Dave Burns, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum | 6.1/15 | 9.3 million |
| 2005 | NBC | Bill Weber | Bill Weber | Benny Parsons and Wally Dallenbach | Allen Bestwick, Dave Burns, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum | 6.2/15 | 9.5 million |
| 2006 | NBC | Bill Weber | Bill Weber | Benny Parsons and Wally Dallenbach | Allen Bestwick, Dave Burns, Marty Snider, Matt Yocum | 5.5/13 | 8.645 million |
- Notes: Bill Weber served as pre-race host on the NBC "War Wagon" from 2001–2004, and in the booth in 2005–2006.
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