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Coverage dated August 21, 2026

Streets of D.C. transformed into a race track for IndyCar race this weekend

Headline from Deseret News

This weekend, downtown Washington, D.C., will trade bumper-to-bumper traffic for street racing, with the NTT IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race. Sunday’s race, which will be 250 miles long in honor of America’s 250th birthday, will be the second-longest circuit race in IndyCar history.

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  1. Washington Post

    IndyCars to race past iconic D.C. sites this weekend (opens Washington Post)

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    This weekend’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be the final major event to use the District’s historic landmarks as a backdrop for the nation’s birthday celebrations.

  2. CBS News

    IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. this weekend. Here's what to know. (opens CBS News)

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    Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph will zoom around the National Mall this weekend when IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.

  3. Deseret News

    Streets of D.C. transformed into a race track for IndyCar race this weekend (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    This weekend, downtown Washington, D.C., will trade bumper-to-bumper traffic for street racing, with the NTT IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race. Sunday’s race, which will be 250 miles long in honor of America’s 250th birthday, will be the second-longest circuit race in IndyCar history.

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