FOX Sports Broadcast Team Announced for Freedom 250
FOX Sports has disclosed its complete broadcast lineup for IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC, confirming that the first US‑capital street race will be fully covered across the network.
The studio commentary will come from Will Buxton, Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe, with Jack Harvey, Georgia Henneberry and Kevin Lee on pit‑lane duties. Jamie Little will deliver special feature reports from the track.
Expanded Prerace Coverage
A 90‑minute pre‑race window kicks off at 11:30 AM ET on FOX and FOX One. Chris Myers hosts alongside Helio Castroneves—four‑time Indianapolis 500 champion—and Danica Patrick, the highest‑finishing woman in the event’s history. FOX Sports reporter Tom Rinaldi provides on‑site segments and interviews.
Weekend Match‑Up with IROC Presented by Chevrolet
Saturday’s live IROC race airs at 3 PM ET on FOX One, with FS1 streaming an encore on Sunday morning. The commentary booth features Townsend Bell, James Hinchcliffe and NASCAR analyst Clint Bowyer. Jeff Gordon joins from the cockpit, while Jack Harvey and Jamie Little keep pit‑lane action in focus.
All IROC broadcasts re‑air on FS1 at 10 AM ET Sunday, and every event streams live on FOX One unless stated otherwise.
Full Weekend Schedule
- Saturday, 22 Aug – IndyCar Practice 1 at 9 AM ET (FS1)
- IROC Practice 1 at 10:40 AM ET (FOX One)
- IROC Practice 2 at 12:25 PM ET (FOX One)
- IndyCar Practice 2 at 1 PM ET (FS2)
- IROC race at 3 PM ET (FOX One)
- IndyCar qualifying at 5 PM ET (FS2)
- Sunday, 23 Aug – IndyCar warm‑up at 9 AM ET (FS1)
- IROC race encore at 10 AM ET (FS1)
- FOX IndyCar pre‑race at 11:30 AM ET (FOX / FOX One)
- Freedom 250 at 1 PM ET (FOX / FOX One)
The broadcast slate promises a front‑row view of the capital’s historic debut in the IndyCar calendar, with seasoned analysts and dedicated pit reporters ensuring every lap is captured in full.
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