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IndyCar heads to Washington D.C. for unique street course race

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

IndyCar heads to Washington D.C. for unique street course race

Summary

The 2026 IndyCar season continues with Round No. 15 in Washington D.C. on an all-new street course. The race will take place near notable landmarks such as the National Archives and the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. Alex Palou currently leads the championship, holding a 133-point advantage over Kyle Kirkwood. The weekend schedule will announce start times and broadcast details as the event approaches.

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Key Details

•IndyCar races in Washington D.C. this weekend
•Alex Palou leads the championship standings
•Racecourse features historic landmarks
•Teams prepare for unique street racing conditions
•Start times and broadcast details to be announced

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Round No. 15 of the 2026 IndyCar season will be truly unique, as the open-wheel division races in Washington D.C. in an all-new street course. It will pass the National Archives, National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. Alex Palou extended his championship lead last weekend, now 133 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood. In D.C., IndyCar will ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com