IndyCars prepare for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
IndyCars will race in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this Sunday. The 250-mile circuit includes a 1.7-mile course with seven turns, featuring a section down Pennsylvania Avenue where cars may reach speeds of 185 mph. This event is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Attendance is free but requires a ticket, which is no longer available. Rainy weather is expected, with thunderstorms possible during the race.
- •The race features a 250-mile circuit with 147 laps.
- •Over 200 manhole covers were welded shut for safety.
- •Alex Palou leads the standings by 133 points heading into Sunday.
- •The event marks the longest street race since the mid-1980s.
- •Showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast for race day.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — IndyCars Will Whiz Through DC Streets In Freedom 250 Grand Prix: What To Know
"Racers will drive down Pennsylvania Avenue and zip past landmarks and museums along the National Mall.
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