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Kirkwood seals chaotic D.C. IndyCar street race as Palou falters
indycar3 days ago

Kirkwood seals chaotic D.C. IndyCar street race as Palou falters

Kyle Kirkwood dominated the 1.7-mile DC street circuit, leading 128 of 147 laps to win the Freedom 250 by 3.0906 seconds over Christian Lundgaard. Pole-sitter Alex Palou endured penalties, a loose wheel, and a late spin, finishing 20th and shrinking his championship cushion; Lundgaard climbed to runner-up as rising talents Kyffin Simpson, Caio Collet and Mick Schumacher shone; Scott McLaughlin wrecked on a late restart; David Malukas crashed out early; Marcus Armstrong received a 10-second stop-and-hold penalty for avoidable contact, dropping to 17th.

via Motorsport.com|
#freedom-250-grand-prix#indycar#kyle-kirkwood
IndyCars Roar Through DC on Freedom 250 Circuit Map
local7 days ago

IndyCars Roar Through DC on Freedom 250 Circuit Map

This weekend, 25 IndyCars will race 1.66 miles of DC streets in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a 147‑lap, 250‑mile circuit that threads by the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian museums and other National Mall landmarks, with viewing areas and private suites in spots such as the Stripes and Stars ticket areas as part of the city’s birthday celebrations.

via The Washington Post|
#dc-landmarks#freedom-250-grand-prix#indycar-racing
IndyCar race on the National Mall draws fire as Trump-backed Freedom 250 rolls into DC
politics7 days ago

IndyCar race on the National Mall draws fire as Trump-backed Freedom 250 rolls into DC

Washington, DC hosts the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a Trump-backed IndyCar event tied to America’s 250th anniversary; the 1.7-mile course through the National Mall faces criticism over disruption to the capital, preservation risks to nearby landmarks, and political optics, with a $35 million price tag and IndyCar administration under the America 250 framework.

via Al Jazeera|
#america250#donald-trump#freedom-250-grand-prix
Trump to wave the green flag at DC IndyCar street race and ride in the Beast
indycar8 days ago

Trump to wave the green flag at DC IndyCar street race and ride in the Beast

U.S. President Donald Trump will wave the green flag and take a lap around Washington’s 1.7-mile street course in the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, piloting the armored presidential limo 'Beast' with a full motorcade following and First Lady Melania in attendance. The FAA will close airspace over Reagan National Airport during race hours as the 147-lap event traverses landmarks like the National Archives, National Gallery, Smithsonian and the Capitol. IROC will join IndyCar as a support series, with Indy NXT not on the bill.

via Motorsport.com|
#beast-limousine#donald-trump#freedom-250-grand-prix
Rahal Calls Capitol Hill Street Run a Defining Moment for IndyCar's Freedom Grand Prix
sports8 days ago

Rahal Calls Capitol Hill Street Run a Defining Moment for IndyCar's Freedom Grand Prix

IndyCar’s Graham Rahal says racing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., in front of Capitol Hill, is an iconic moment to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary; he’ll join about two dozen drivers for the inaugural street race, with practice and qualifying ahead and broadcasts on FS1/FS2 and FOX.

via Fox News|
#capitol-hill#freedom-250-grand-prix#graham-rahal
DC gears up for Freedom 250 Grand Prix with extensive street closures and parking restrictions
local1 month ago

DC gears up for Freedom 250 Grand Prix with extensive street closures and parking restrictions

Extensive street closures and parking restrictions are in effect in DC for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Aug. 22-23, with phased emergency no-parking and lane closures across central DC (major avenues and corridors) from now through Sept. 15, including nightly closures and local-traffic-only windows during the event period; drivers should plan ahead and check event details.

via WTOP|
#freedom-250-grand-prix#local#local-events
Trump hosts White House IndyCar showcase ahead of DC street race
sports1 month ago

Trump hosts White House IndyCar showcase ahead of DC street race

US President Donald Trump hosted the “Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase” at the White House to preview the August 22–23 IndyCar street race around the National Mall. The event featured top drivers like Alex Palou, Felix Rosenqvist, and David Malukas alongside Penske executives, highlighting the 1.66-mile, seven-turn temporary circuit and the race’s role in America’s 250th-anniversary celebrations. Penske said tens of thousands had signed up for a free, two-day turnout, emphasizing the event’s scale and significance in showcasing open-wheel racing in Washington, D.C.

via Motorsport.com|
#freedom-250-grand-prix#indycar#roger-penske
Trump Launches Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday
politics7 months ago

Trump Launches Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

President Trump signs an executive order to launch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first INDYCAR street race in Washington, D.C. near the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, directing permits, safety measures, and FAA coordination for aerial photography while highlighting American motor racing heritage and innovation.

via The White House (.gov)|
#executive-order#freedom-250-grand-prix#indycars
White House Announces Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix in DC
politics7 months ago

White House Announces Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix in DC

The White House issues an executive order to stage the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a new INDYCAR street race around Washington, D.C.’s National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, including route designation, expedited permits, special-event provisions, and coordinated support from Interior, Transportation, and the FAA, with funding and governance provisions and assurances that existing authorities remain intact.

via The White House (.gov)|
#america250#executiveorder#freedom-250-grand-prix