Another major sporting event honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States takes place this afternoon.
Washington, D.C. is the latest American city to be transformed into a racing circuit ahead of today’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix, marking the first time the nation’s capital has held an IndyCar race.
The temporary track begins and ends at the base of Capitol Hill and loops around a number of Smithsonian institutions, including the Air and Space Museum and the National Gallery of Art.
IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix: What to know
- When: Aug. 23, 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Temporary street circuit (Washington, D.C.)
- Channel: FOX
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Of course, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will be in attendance, viewing the race from the viewing stands, but earlier this week, The Post revealed exclusively that the President’s motorcade will do an honorary lap around the course prior to the start of today’s event.
Alex Palou will start in pole position for the seventh time this season. Palou currently leads the IndyCar standings with 542 points; Kyle Kirkwood, who starts second today, is sending in standings with 409 points.
When is the Freedom 250 Grand Prix?
The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix is today, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. ET. Flyovers and pre-race coverage is expected to begin around 11:30 a.m. ET.
How to watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix for free
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Freedom 250 starting grid
- Alex Palou — Chip Ganassi Racing
- Kyle Kirkwood — Andretti Global
- Scott McLaughlin — Team Penske
- Christian Rasmussen — Ed Carpenter Racing
- Marcus Armstrong — Meyer Shank Racing
- David Malukas — Team Penske
- Pato O’Ward — Arrow McLaren
- Dennis Hauger — Dale Coyne Racing
- Christian Lundgaard — Arrow McLaren
- Felix Rosenqvist — Meyer Shank Racing
- Caio Collet — A.J. Foyt Racing
- Nolan Siegel — Arrow McLaren
- Will Power — Andretti Global
- Scott Dixon — Chip Ganassi Racing
- Marcus Ericsson — Andretti Global
- Josef Newgarden — Team Penske
- Alexander Rossi — Ed Carpenter Racing
- Louis Foster — Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
- Rinus VeeKay — Juncos Hollinger Racing
- Mick Schumacher — Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
- Romain Grosjean — Dale Coyne Racing
- Santino Ferrucci — A.J. Foyt Racing
- Graham Rahal — Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
- Sting Ray Robb — Juncos Hollinger Racing
- Kyffin Simpson — Chip Ganassi Racing
How many laps is the Freedom 250 Grand Prix?
The Freedom 250 will run for 147 laps, making up 250 total miles.
The street circuit, built around the National Mall, is a 1.7 mile course with seven turns.
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