Grand Prix comes to Washington, D.C. by Helen Betts

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31-May-2026

Grand Prix comes to Washington, D.C.

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will be the fifteenth round of the 2026 IndyCar Series. The race, promoted by President Trump, will be held on August 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C., on a temporary street circuit around the National Mall, celebrating America’s independence and the storied tradition of the nation’s motorsports industry.

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Zoltán Balogh		10-Jun-2026 11:59
What a cool find, Helen. V

Jeff Real		06-Jun-2026 12:56
A great image where both the people and car seem to be moving! I love Indy car and Washington D C.. I wonder about the pairing! V

pkocinski		06-Jun-2026 12:12
Cool - looking forward to what the course will look like.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		06-Jun-2026 05:16
It looks like it is going to be a very special day. V

Dennis Hoyne		06-Jun-2026 02:21
That should be an interesting and fun time.

Julie Oldfield		06-Jun-2026 01:11
Maybe nobody will show up. It sounds like an inconvenience. I like how no one seems interested. V

larose forest photos		06-Jun-2026 00:43
A lot of noise and speed! Cool shot. V

Denise J T Lee		05-Jun-2026 18:59
Wow, Helen, there will be a lot of excitements in D.C. even till Aug 23, or beyond. You'll be very busy. ~VVVVV~

Dan Opdal		05-Jun-2026 18:31
~Way Cool~ V

Allan Jay		05-Jun-2026 16:48
Excellent post! I’m still revved up! V

joseantonio		05-Jun-2026 13:18
it´s incredible how the name of the presidents appears everywhere.V.

Gerard KOEHL		05-Jun-2026 12:17
Très bon cadrage pour mettre en avant cet événement. V