IndyCars Race Through Washington D.C. | Annapolis News

IndyCars are roaring into D.C. for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, transforming downtown streets—including the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue—into a 1.7-mile track where speeds hit nearly 200 mph. Concrete barriers and catch fencing go up overnight this weekend to minimize traffic chaos, with Penske Entertainment footing the bill for road upgrades. Over 250,000 fans snagged lottery tickets—100,000 expected daily—but missed out? Too bad. Drivers and commuters brace for delays as crews race to finalize the course before the historic race hits the capital’s iconic landmarks. 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/8fee10a73a4793b7