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IndyCar Race in Washington, DC: What to Know
Organizers say the 1.7-mile temporary street course will expand IndyCar’s fan base and sponsorships while marking a first around the National Mall.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES raced around the National Mall for the first time with the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary.
- Freedom 250 Grand Prix Chairman Bud Denker spearheaded the project, coordinating with D.C. partners to complete the 1.7-mile circuit in seven months—a process that typically requires two years.
- Drivers navigated 147 laps on a temporary 1.7-mile street circuit featuring seven turns, with the 250-mile race winding past iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
- McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown attended the event, noting that organizers anticipate the spectacle will attract new fans and strengthen sponsorship opportunities for the series.
- Championship leader Alex Palou faces an unfamiliar challenge on the unique course; however, Denker noted the logistical difficulties mean the event will likely never be held on this course again.
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IndyCar Comes to the Nation’s Capital, in photos
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spectators take in the sights and sounds of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, where a 1.7-mile street circuit winds through some of the nation’s most recognizable landmarks. This is a photo gallery curated by…
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