Photos: IndyCars speed past Washington landmarks as part of Freedom 250

Race cars take over central Washington, DC, as the Trump-created Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts.

The open-wheel race is the latest of President Trump's celebrations this year to mark America's 250th birthday.

President Donald Trump, sitting in his presidential limousine, took a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix racetrack in Washington, D.C., ahead of the main event on Sunday. Trump arrived at the district’s first-ever IndyCar street race with first lady Melania Trump and others. DC INDYCAR RACE SHOULD BE AN ANNUAL EVENT

IndyCar Freedom 250 start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Washington, DC race  USA Today

Race cars roared across Washington city streets in the shadow of iconic landmarks as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, created by President Donald Trump, began with practice and qualifying.

Ed Carpenter Racing’s Christian Rasmussen delivered the best qualifying performance of his IndyCar career on Saturday, charging into the Fast Six and securing a fourth-place starting position for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Navigating the 1.7-mile, 7-turn temporary street circuit wrapped around the National Mall, the 2

Alex Palou tops qualifying for the Freedom 250 in Washington, his 7th IndyCar pole of the season  Toronto Star

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda drives to practice for the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two practice sessions are in the books on the streets of the nation’s c

Here's a look at the 7-turn, 1.7-mile circuit winding through the National Mall that will test IndyCar's drivers in a marathon race.