US EditionFreedom 250 Washington, DC IndyCar Course Layout And Details Revealed
The race honors the U.S. 250th anniversary with a 1.7-mile track past landmarks; event is free and part of a patriotic celebration, officials said.
- Aug. 22-23, 2026, IndyCar unveiled the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first-ever auto race on the National Mall, Washington, D.C., and free to the public.
- Backed by a federal-local coalition, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum shared details about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix to mark the 250th anniversary.
- Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden said, 'Racing through the heart of American history, with those amazing landmarks lining the course, is going to be incredibly powerful.' The circuit measures 1.7 miles with seven turns and includes a 0.4-mile straight along Pennsylvania Avenue.
- Construction will begin later this summer, with roads near the U.S. Capitol remaining accessible and the race broadcast live on FOX44, organizers unveiled the event logo and rolling ambassador car.
- Organizers expect more than 1 million spectators for the free race, which was established by a Jan. 30 Executive Order and is part of America 250 events.
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Route for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC debuted at the National Mall
Officials unveiled the 1.66-mile circuit route Monday, where race cars will be zooming by near the National Mall in August for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the nation's capital in celebration of America's birthday.
Route revealed IndyCar drivers will race through DC to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
(CNN) — Drivers will race through the streets of the nation’s capital at speeds of over 180 mph in August as part of a wide-ranging slate of events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Trump's Freedom 250 unveils IndyCar racetrack in DC
The Trump administration revealed on Monday the official racetrack course for the IndyCar event in Washington, D.C., this summer. Cars will be speeding around the National Mall and iconic landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol during the 1.7-mile, seven-turn course in August. Event officials showcased an AI-generated video this week featuring a preview of the race, showing President Donald Trump waving the green flag, and cars roaring down stretche…
IndyCar unveils race course for its D.C. Grand Prix this summer
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