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Jeff Gordon wins two IROC races in Washington, marking street course debut

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Jeff Gordon wins two IROC races in Washington, marking street course debut

Summary

Jeff Gordon claimed victory in both races of the International Race of Champions (IROC) held in Washington, D.C. on August 22, marking his first triumph on a street course. After starting from seventh in the first race, he finished ahead of Kurt Busch and Helio Castroneves. The second race featured an inverted starting grid with Gordon beginning in last place and finishing first again. Gordon's wins occur as a prelude to the upcoming IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, scheduled for August 23.

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By the Numbers

•Gordon wins both IROC races in his first street course event.
•First IROC races since series revival in 2024.
•Gordon started seventh and last in the two races.
•Upcoming IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix to follow on August 23.
•Participation included notable drivers like Kurt Busch and Helio Castroneves.

Latest Updates

10:22 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon wins IROC race before Freedom 250 Grand Prix
9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Jeff Gordon wins Freedom 250 IROC exhibition: 'It doesn't matter what's on the line'

What they're saying

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Jeff Gordon still has it. The 55-year-old NASCAR legend won an IROC race in Washington, D.C. ahead of IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
— Yahoo Sports