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August 18, 2026 – Washington, DC – With just days to go before the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, crews worked through the final stretch of track setup along Pennsylvania Avenue on Tuesday. The two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race, scheduled for this weekend, will transform the iconic National Mall corridor into a high-speed circuit, commemorating the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Race chairman Bud Denker stood beside a Chevrolet Corvette official pace car on the freshly laid asphalt, with the U.S. Capitol dome rising in the background. “We’re putting the final touches on what will be the most historic street race in IndyCar history,” Denker said. “The Freedom 250 isn’t just a race; it’s a celebration of American ingenuity and endurance.”
The 1.9-mile temporary course snakes from the Capitol grounds west along Pennsylvania Avenue, past the National Archives and the Federal Triangle, before looping back near the White House. Steel barriers, grandstands, and pit structures have been erected over the past month, and city officials confirmed that all safety inspections were completed Monday evening.
Organizers expect more than 120,000 spectators over the two days, with grandstand seating sold out since early August. General admission areas along the Mall will offer free viewing for portions of the
