Bumps, Passing, and City Heat | Fayetteville News

IndyCar drivers hit the streets of Washington for the Freedom 250, a brand-new track built for the nation’s 250th birthday — and it’s anything but smooth. Alex Palou, leading the points, calls it “super fun but definitely bumpy,” especially around turns two and six, which are turning into signature challenges. With only seven left-hand turns and plenty of room to pass, Palou sees this as a high-octane opportunity for overtakes — unlike tighter tracks like Detroit where blocking is easier. He even nailed the fastest lap in practice and grabbed pole. Meanwhile, NASCAR fans got their fix too, with Jeff Gordon dominating two IROC races and Kurt Busch calling it “like being a kid in a candy store.” Sunday’s 147-lap race? Expect humidity, sweat, and serious bumps — this street course is going to be brutal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/908248ed76a5c39f