Kirkwood leads practice session at IndyCar Freedom 250 in D.C
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Kyle Kirkwood emerged as the fastest driver in the first practice session for the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix held in Washington, D.C. on August 22, 2026. The session was delayed due to rain but ultimately proceeded with ten teams and 25 drivers participating. This practice marks the inaugural event for the Freedom 250. Following this session, teams will prepare for qualifying ahead of the race.
- •Kirkwood was fastest in the inaugural Freedom 250 practice.
- •The session took place in Washington, D.C. on August 22, 2026.
- •Rain caused a delay before the practice session started.
- •Ten teams and 25 drivers participated in the session.
- •Teams are preparing for qualifying after this initial practice.
- 2:49 PMRacer — Kirkwood tops opening IndyCar Freedom 250 practice
- 2:49 PMRacer — Kirkwood tops opening IndyCar Freedom 250 practice in mixed weather
"Rain greeted the IndyCar Series’ 10 teams and 25 drivers Saturday morning ahead of the first practice session for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., and after it got going following a weather-related delay, Kyle Kirkwood was fastest.
"The IndyCar Series took to the streets of Washington, D.C., Saturday morning in the first practice session for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, and after it got going following a weather-related delay, Kyle Kirkwood was fastest.
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External links- RacerAug 22, 2026, 2:49 PMKirkwood tops opening IndyCar Freedom 250 practice
The IndyCar Series took to the streets of Washington, D.C., Saturday morning in the first practice session for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, and after it got going following a weather-related delay, Kyle Kirkwood was fastest.
- RacerAug 22, 2026, 2:49 PMKirkwood tops opening IndyCar Freedom 250 practice in mixed weather
Rain greeted the IndyCar Series’ 10 teams and 25 drivers Saturday morning ahead of the first practice session for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., and after it got going following a weather-related delay, Kyle Kirkwood was fastest.
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