PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES "100 DAYS TO INDY" TO PREMIERE GLOBALLY STARTING FEBRUARY 16

Six-Part Docuseries showcases NTT INDYCAR SERIES' top drivers and their quest for victory ahead of the 2023 Indy 500

February 7, 2024 - Paramount+ today announced that all six episodes of the docuseries 100 DAYS TO INDY will be made available on the service globally on Friday, February 16th, with the exception of Japan, which will follow on Tuesday April 19. The launch marks the international premiere for the series.

Produced by Penske Entertainment and VICE Media Group, 100 DAYS TO INDY charts the adrenaline-fueled journeys of NTT INDYCAR SERIES' best drivers in their pursuits of the top spot at the iconic Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, the world's largest single-day sporting event.

Following bold, brash personalities in their on and off-track lives, the 100-day build-up to the final showdown begins on the starting grid of the 2023 season's first race. From there comes high-octane drama, fearless driving and fiery competition stretching from St. Petersburg, Florida to Dallas, Texas and Long Beach, California, until the winner crosses the finish line at the Indy 500, securing their position in motorsport's history books in front of more than 300,000 fans.

The global field of 33 drivers racing toward the prestigious Borg-Warner Trophy hails from 15 nations and includes four-time winner Helio Castroneves (Brazil), who is chasing a record-breaking fifth win, and 2022 winner Marcus Ericsson (Sweden). But earning's racing's most sought-after prize means they'll first have to see off two-time series champion Josef Newgarden (USA), plus a whole new generation of young drivers vying for their slice of the multi-million dollar winnings, including Pato O'Ward (Mexico), Colton Herta (USA) and Christian Lundgaard (Denmark).

100 DAYS TO INDY is directed by Emmy(R) Award-winner Patrick Dimon, and executive producer is Bryan Terry for VICE. Adam Marinelli and Patrick Dimon are co-Executive Producers.

About Paramount+

Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME(R), BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel(TM), in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service is currently live in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Japan and South Korea. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.

About NTT INDYCAR SERIES

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series. It features an international field of the world's most versatile drivers - including two-time and reigning series champion Alex Palou, two-time series champion Will Power, six-time series champion Scott Dixon and two-time series champion and reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden - who compete on superspeedways, short ovals, street circuits and permanent road courses. The season consists of 17 races in the United States and Canada and is highlighted by the historic Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDYCAR, INDY NXT by Firestone, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions are part of the Penske Entertainment portfolio and are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. For more information on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please visit www.indycar.com.

About The Indianapolis 500

The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race is the world's most prestigious motorsport competition. It is annually the most-attended single-day sporting event on the planet, hosting a crowd of more than 300,000 spectators. The event takes place at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the largest sporting venue on the globe. Competition at the Indianapolis 500 is fierce, with 33 drivers turning laps at speeds of up to 230+ mph.

ABOUT VICE TV

VICE TV is the Emmy(R)-winning international television network from VICE Media Group. Since its inception in 2016, the channel has ushered new audiences to cable with its compelling and provocative programming. Boldly redefining news and current affairs, VICE TV produces hundreds of hours of original content for over 150 million homes worldwide. Built around a mission to tell courageous stories you won't see anywhere else, told by the people you won't hear from anywhere else, VICE TV showcases the best in informative and entertaining original series, documentaries and movies, and is the destination for content that challenges popular knowledge and opinion.