Jeff Gordon wins both IROC races held in Washington D.C
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Jeff Gordon achieved victory in both International Race of Champions (IROC) races held on August 22, 2026, in Washington D.C. The event featured eight IROC cars racing on the streets near the U.S. Capitol as a support race for the IndyCar Series. Gordon won the first 10-lap race after overtaking fellow competitors, including Helio Castroneves and Kurt Busch. In the second race, Gordon expertly navigated through an inverted field to secure another win, finishing ahead of Busch once more. The event celebrated 250 years of the United States, highlighting the significance of racing alongside historical landmarks.
- •Gordon won both 10-lap races in D.C.
- •First race saw Gordon overtake Castroneves and Busch.
- •The second race had an inverted grid format.
- •The event marks a celebration of American history.
- •Gordon expressed gratitude for the opportunity to race.
- 9:07 PMMotorsport.com — Jeff Gordon sweeps both IROC races in Washington D.C.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Gordon sweeps both IROC races in Washington D.C.
"Eight IROC cars took part in a pair of races Saturday on the streets of Washington D.C. with the US Capitol providing the backdrop. As a support race for the IndyCar Series this weekend, the classic race cars from the early 2000s and the legends piloting them did not disappoint. Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon won both races, and the 55-year-old NASCAR Hall of Famer put on ...Keep reading
"The four-time NASCAR Cup champion beat a field of NASCAR and IndyCar greats in both 10-lap races on the streets surrounding the National Mall
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 9:07 PMJeff Gordon sweeps both IROC races in Washington D.C.
Eight IROC cars took part in a pair of races Saturday on the streets of Washington D.C. with the US Capitol providing the backdrop. As a support race for the IndyCar Series this weekend, the classic race cars from the early 2000s and the legends piloting them did not disappoint. Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon won both races, and the 55-year-old NASCAR Hall of Famer put on ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:07 PMJeff Gordon sweeps both IROC races in Washington D.C.
The four-time NASCAR Cup champion beat a field of NASCAR and IndyCar greats in both 10-lap races on the streets surrounding the National Mall
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