FOX Sports announces broadcast team for Washington, D.C. IndyCar race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
FOX Sports has announced its broadcast team for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, taking place on Sunday, August 23, in Washington, D.C. This race will be the inaugural IndyCar event on the streets of the U.S. capital, commemorating America's 250th anniversary. The team will feature Will Buxton, Townsend Bell, and James Hinchcliffe, with expanded pre-race coverage including Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick. The broadcast is set to begin at 11:30 AM ET, leading into the race scheduled for 1 PM ET. Coverage will highlight the significance of the new street circuit and include military tributes.
- •Freedom 250 Grand Prix is on August 23 in Washington, D.C.
- •Will Buxton, Townsend Bell, and James Hinchcliffe will call the race.
- •Expanded pre-race coverage starts at 11:30 AM ET.
- •Special reports will include features on U.S. military branches.
- •Weekend events also include IROC races with live streaming.
- 7:44 PMMotorsport.com — FOX Sports reveals broadcast team for inaugural Washington, D.C. IndyCar race
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — FOX Sports reveals broadcast team for inaugural Washington, D.C. IndyCar race
"FOX Sports has revealed its broadcast team for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., on Sunday, 23 August. The race will mark IndyCar’s first event on the streets of the US capital as part of celebrations surrounding America’s 250th anniversary. The Race Call and Pit Lane Coverage FOX’s regular IndyCar commentary team of Will Buxton, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will ...Keep reading
"Will Buxton, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will call the Freedom 250, with an expanded 90-minute pre-race show featuring Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 14, 2026, 7:44 PMFOX Sports reveals broadcast team for inaugural Washington, D.C. IndyCar race
FOX Sports has revealed its broadcast team for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., on Sunday, 23 August. The race will mark IndyCar’s first event on the streets of the US capital as part of celebrations surrounding America’s 250th anniversary. The Race Call and Pit Lane Coverage FOX’s regular IndyCar commentary team of Will Buxton, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:44 PMFOX Sports reveals broadcast team for inaugural Washington, D.C. IndyCar race
Will Buxton, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will call the Freedom 250, with an expanded 90-minute pre-race show featuring Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick
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