The Freedom 250 roars onto the National Mall. How Penske pulled if off

Posted by Talbot Payne on August 22, 2026

Freedom 250 Grand Prix track map.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix track map.

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WASHINGTON — For America’s 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence, Washington, D.C.’s National Mall has featured a massive fireworks display July 4 and the Great American State Fair from June 25-July 10.

Now it’s the auto industry’s moment to make noise. A lot of noise.

The NTT IndyCar Series’ Freedom 250 Grand Prix comes to the Mall this weekend, August 22-23, showcasing some of the fastest race cars in the world. Powered by screaming Chevrolet and Honda engines, 25 open-wheel rockets will reach speeds of over 180 mph on a 1.7-mile, seven-turn track around the capital’s iconic landmarks. It will also feature President Donald Trump taking a lap of the course in The Beast, the presential limo made by General Motors Co., plus a 1,250-horsepower Corvette pace car and military flyovers.

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