Event Information
August 22 - 23, 2026
INDYCAR PRACTICE & QUALIFYING AND IROC PRACTICE & RACES
Saturday, August 22
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. The free, two-day motorsports event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with world‑class racing set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
*Schedule subject to change
All times eastern time
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Public Gates Open
9:05 AM
NTT INDYCAR Series Practice 1
Watch on FS1
11:10 AM
IROC Practice
11:15 AM
NTT INDYCAR Series Driver Autograph Session
12:10 PM
IROC Practice 2
1:05 PM
NTT INDYCAR Series Practice 2
Watch on FS2
1:30 PM
IROC Driver Autograph Session
3:00 PM
IROC Race 1
20 minute race
4:00 PM
IROC Race 2
20 minute race
4:30 PM
IROC Post-Race Ceremonies
5:00 PM
NTT INDYCAR Series Qualifying
Watch on FS2