IndyCar Freedom 250 set for August 23 in Washington, D.C
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The IndyCar Series prepares for the inaugural Freedom 250 on August 23, taking place on a 1.7-mile street course in Washington, D.C. The race consists of 147 laps, with qualifying scheduled for August 22. Alex Palou leads the championship standings, having secured six wins this season. Close competition remains for second place among Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas, and Christian Lundgaard, who are separated by just six points. Key race coverage will begin at 1 p.m. ET, with the green flag set for 1:13 p.m.
- •Race scheduled for August 23 in Washington, D.C.
- •147 laps on a 1.7-mile street course
- •Qualifying set for August 22
- •Alex Palou leads standings with six wins
- •Close battle for second among Kirkwood, Malukas, and Lundgaard
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — IndyCar race: Freedom 250 in Washington DC start time, green flag, qualifying
"The IndyCar Series heads to the famous streets of Washington, D.C., for the Freedom 250: Qualifying, race schedule, start time, how to watch.
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