Streets of Washington

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., scheduled for August 22–23, will bring a 1.7‑mile IndyCar street circuit to the nation’s capital while partnering with AJ Foyt Racing, Homes For Our Troops, and the White House Historical Association. A Legacy‑Driven Collaboration Stemming from a conversation between White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin and board member Nicole Sexton, the partnership honors Sexton’s mother, Marlyne, a long‑time AJ Foyt […]

FAA will shut the air corridor above Reagan National Airport for a three‑hour window on Aug. 23 so IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix can race the National Mall. Race Outline The 1.7‑mile course features seven corners and will see drivers complete 147 laps around landmarks including the U.S. Capitol, National Archives, National Gallery of Art, and the Smithsonian […]

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will now span 147 laps, creating a full 250‑mile competition after IndyCar officials announced the extension on Thursday. Scheduled for Sunday, August 23 2026, the race will take place on a 1.7‑mile, seven‑turn street circuit that snakes through Washington D.C., past Pennsylvania Avenue, iconic landmarks, and the National Mall. Strategic Shift for Drivers and Teams The […]