Freedom 250 Grand Prix preview: What to know if you’re attending the fastest weekend in DC

Americans are off to the races this weekend as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix begins for the first time in the nation’s capital. The free, two-day motorsports event is packed with racing, fan zones, concessions, and entertainment. The weekend-long event honoring America’s 250th birthday is putting the pedal to the metal on

The upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix is making the National Mall look more like a sideshow. Photos of the preparation for the Indycar race this weekend show grandstands, finish lines, and signage all around the area in the nation’s capital. It’s unusual to see corporate signage and bleachers near the Capitol building

Trump's motorcade will reportedly complete a pre-race lap of honor at the NTT IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, DC.

The green flag will wave shortly after 1 p.m. ET, with festivities due to begin at 11:30 a.m.