Castroneves, Kanaan, Gordon to race in IROC at Freedom 250 weekend

The International Race of Champions (IROC) will hold a race in Washington, D.C., on August 22, ahead of IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Notable competitors include Tony Kanaan, Helio Castroneves, and Jeff Gordon, among others. The race will take place on a street circuit near the National Mall, setting a unique backdrop for the event. IROC, which last competed in 2006, has been revived and will feature drivers racing Pontiac Firebirds, a nod to the series's past. Ray Evernham expressed excitement about the opportunity to race at such significant national landmarks, with additional IROC events planned for the future.

• 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Gordon, Kanaan, Castroneves headline IROC race in D.C. ahead of IndyCar's Freedom 250