Event Information
Qualifying & IROC 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
9:15 AM
NTT INDYCAR Series Practice 1
FS1
11:10 AM
IROC Racing SERIES Practice
11:15 AM
NTT INDYCAR Series Driver Autograph Session
12:10 PM
IROC Racing SERIES Qualifying
1:05 PM
NTT INDYCAR Series Practice 2
FS2
1:30 PM
IROC Racing SERIES Driver Autograph Session
3:00 PM
IROC Racing SERIES Race 1
50 minute race
4:00 PM
IROC Racing SERIES Race 2
4:30 PM
IROC Racing SERIES Post Race Event Ceremonies
5:00 PM
NTT INDYCAR Series Qualifying
FS2