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Freedom 250 Grand Prix set for Washington, DC on August 23

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Freedom 250 Grand Prix set for Washington, DC on August 23

Summary

The Freedom 250th Grand Prix will take place in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, August 23, starting at 1:13 p.m. ET. Events ahead of the main race include practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for Saturday, August 22, along with a series of IROC races. The event features a 1.7-mile course with seven turns, showcasing landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument. Over 140,000 attendees are expected for the first-ever IndyCar series race in the district, coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

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Key Details

•Practice and qualifying sessions on August 22 include multiple activities.
•The main race is part of the country's 250th anniversary festivities.
•President Donald Trump will participate in pre-race activities.
•Public gates open at 8 a.m. ET on both race days.
•The racecourse loops around significant Washington, D.C. landmarks.

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