US EditionCourse Unveiled for DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix
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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IndyCar street race planned for National Mall as part of America’s 250th birthday
An IndyCar street race is headed to the National Mall this summer, putting high‑speed racing in the heart of D.C. as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23, and will mark the first time Indy cars will race on the National Mall and surrounding D.C. streets. Organizers say the 1.7 mile, seven‑turn street course will run along Pennsylvania, Constitution and Independence avenues, w…
Track design revealed for IndyCar race in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON (WISH) — Officials on Monday unveiled the race track design for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. As previously reported on WISHTV.com, the IndyCar Series auto race will be on the National Mall on Aug. 22-23 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The racing circuit features a 1.7-mile, seven-turn layout with includes a 0.4-mile frontstretch along Pennsylvania Avenue, framed…
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
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.
Course unveiled for DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix
IndyCar will host the first-ever street race on the National Mall later this summer, the auto racing organizer announced on Monday. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be held Aug. 22-23 in Washington, marking the first sanctioned auto race on the National Mall. The 1.7-mile course will loop around the National Archives, National Gallery of…
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…
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