The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC, was scheduled for August 22–23, 2026, marking the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall.
According to a notice on the district's website, the event was intended to serve as one of the signature events commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
The race was set to feature world-class racing against a backdrop of landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument.
Administered by INDYCAR in coordination with the America 250 Task Force, the event involved the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
According to the source, the race was scheduled to be broadcast live on FOX on Sunday, August 23.
Visitors were encouraged to review event schedules, prohibited items lists, and transit and traffic information via the district's website. Additional details such as course maps and road closures were to be posted as they became available.
