What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race

Trump hosts Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Donald Trump has waved the green flag to start the IndyCar 250 Grand Prix around Washington DC.

Aug 23, 2026

What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race

The president says the 147-lap race will be an event 'like no other' as drivers zip through Washington, DC.

Aug 21, 2026

5 things to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington

The streets of Washington will be filled with the roars of professional motor sports this weekend as the IndyCar Series brings its high-speed show to the nation’s capital for the first time ever during the final stretch of its 2026 season. The event, which spans two days and will close streets around the National Mall…

Aug 22, 2026

How to watch IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix race on Washington DC streets

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix brings IndyCar racing to Washington DC streets past the Capitol Building and down Pennsylvania Avenue this weekend.

Aug 23, 2026

Freedom 250 Grand Prix preview: What to know if you’re attending the fastest weekend in DC

Americans are off to the races this weekend as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix begins for the first time in the nation’s capital. The free, two-day motorsports event is packed with racing, fan zones, concessions, and entertainment. The weekend-long event honoring America’s 250th birthday is putting the pedal to the metal on Saturday, Aug. 22, […]

Aug 20, 2026

Freedom 250 Grand Prix disrupts traffic for weeks surrounding race

Washington, D.C., is bracing for a weekend of major road closures, security restrictions, and heightened law enforcement presence as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over some of Washington’s busiest streets. The event, organized by the White House as part of the America 250 celebrations, is expected to draw roughly 140,000 spectators each day on […]

Aug 19, 2026