Race cars speed through DC in finale of Trump-backed Freedom 250 series

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: August 23, 2026

Words: 499

Last Updated: 1 day, 12 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — IndyCar took over the streets of the nation’s capital for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the last in a series of events coordinated and promoted by President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Just over two dozen racers zipped through a 1.66-mile course, reaching speeds up to 190 miles per hour as they traced a course down Pennsylvania and Independence avenues, crossing the National Mall twice, for the first-ever …

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