Scott McLaughlin’s maiden IndyCar racing appearance will feature on Australian screens in 2020, with Fox Sports securing the rights to broadcast the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

INDYCAR races will be made available on Fox Sports this year, including Supercars champion McLaughlin’s racing debut on May 10 and the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 25, which directly follows the Monaco Grand Prix.

Fox Sports’ coverage begins as the series hits the streets of St. Petersburg on March 16 from 5.30am LIVE on Foxtel (channel 506) and Kayo Sports. Races will also be available to stream on Kayo Sports and Foxtel GO.

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It means local race fans will also be able to cheer on 2014 series champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power, who will return for 12th season with Team Penske.

“We’re excited to add INDYCAR to our line-up as we all cheer on Scott in his debut race when he takes on the likes of Will Power and Scott Dixon on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in May,” Fox Sports General Manager of Motorsport, James Harrison, said.

“As well Foxtel subscribers will be able to go from watching the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2020 straight to the Indy 500 on the same night, all on the same channel – FOX SPORTS 506.

“Alongside Supercars, F1 and MotoGP; INDYCAR is a most welcome addition for our loyal and passionate motorsport fans in 2020.”

Scott McLaughlin tests the #2 Team Penske at Circuit of the Americas last month. Source: Getty Images

Having impressed in three INDYCAR tests at Sebring, the Circuit of the Americas and Texas Motor Speedway, McLaughlin – who began his Supercars title defence with a Superloop Adelaide 500 win – was delighted to have his open-wheel debut broadcast to local fans Down Under.

“This race will be a dream come true for me. It’s an incredible challenge for myself in one of the toughest championships in the world,” the Kiwi said.

“I’m pumped that all my friends, family and the fans in Australia will be able to watch. I hope they’re all excited as I am.”

Excited that @FOXSportsAUS have announced they have the rights to the @IndyCar series in 2020! Including my first race in May! Nice work team! Can’t wait to watch and cheer on @Team_Penske in Australia live! pic.twitter.com/8XMeDsd9Fj — Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) March 5, 2020

Veteran Aussie ace Power added: “I’m super excited that INDYCAR will be shown live in Australia so all the fans at home can watch on Fox Sports.

“The Indianapolis 500 has such a rich history and is the largest single day sporting event in the world.

“This series has some of the best drivers in the world and I’m looking forward to Scott joining us on the grid at the Indianapolis Grand Prix in May. Based off his testing, I think he will do well.”