US Mint rolls out Freedom 250 Grand Prix medal

The U.S. Mint is rolling out a new collectible medal celebrating the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the marquee IndyCar event set to take over the streets of Washington, D.C., this weekend. “The United States Mint captured this singular convergence of American history and American speed in a single, strikable object — an offi

Sting Ray Robb says the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix around Washington, D.C., is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of America's 250th birthday.

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

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

Brazilian judo claimed the overall championship title at the 2026 Lima Grand Prix in Peru at the close of the competition on Sunday (Aug. 16), leading the medal count. The country took the podium 11 times, with five golds, one silver, and five bronzes, marking its best performance of the year. Italy came in second (two