IndyCar prepares for first Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
IndyCar will host its inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., on August 22-23, 2026. The 1.66-mile street circuit features seven turns and passes notable landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. As preparations continue, road closures and construction are transforming city streets into a temporary racing circuit. The schedule includes practice, qualifying, and the main race on August 23, with the race starting at 1:10 p.m. on that day.
- •Race weekend is August 22-23, 2026.
- •Course features iconic D.C. landmarks.
- •Preparation includes road closures and circuit construction.
- •Race day begins with main event at 1:10 p.m.
- •Drivers face challenges with tight turns and narrow street sections.
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Tour the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track through downtown Washington DC
"Tour the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit in Washington, D.C., in timelapse footage as the city prepares for its first IndyCar race.
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