IndyCar Hits D.C. for Historic Street Race | Fayetteville News

IndyCar is roaring into D.C. for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix — a historic, rain-ready street race weaving through iconic landmarks like the Capitol, National Archives, and Air & Space Museum. Drivers are buzzing, calling it the best city they’ve ever raced in, with Kyle Kirkwood hailing it as a dream come true. Organized by Roger Penske — who snagged a Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump in 2019 — this event marks a rare spotlight for IndyCar, blending motorsport spectacle with national celebration. With a 250-mile, one-point-seven-mile circuit featuring seven tight turns and museum-side action, it’s shaping up to be one of IndyCar’s most unique and challenging races yet — all set against the backdrop of Washington’s political heart. 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/d58856732d1e4220