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Freedom 250 Grand Prix

Event Information

August 22 - 23, 2026

Freedom 250 Grand Prix

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