WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 4, 2026) – Showcasing premier partners across the historic street circuit in Washington D.C., the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will feature a dynamic lineup of sponsor-driven track activations designed to enhance the fan experience during this month’s trailblazing race weekend honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race around the National Mall, set for Aug. 22-23, will be hosted on a 1.7-mile, seven-turn circuit that will incorporate some of America’s most recognized landmarks. The unique racing venue will provide some unprecedented opportunities for partner integration and fan engagement. Anchored by premium locations across the scenic street circuit, Freedom 250 Grand Prix partners will include branding along key viewing zones and fan touchpoints. These placements will position each partner at high-visibility areas of the circuit, connecting fans and brands to the high-speed excitement of INDYCAR racing in the heart of the nation’s capital.
NTT will feature its distinct branding on the pedestrian bridge located just past Turn 1 of the racing circuit and trackside signage leading onto the fast .4-mile Pennsylvania Avenue frontstretch. The integrated fan-facing presence on track will build on NTT’s long-standing INDYCAR partnership and the leading global technology company’s position as the title sponsor of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Boeing branding will be displayed on the pedestrian bridge located just before Turn 6 of the Grand Prix circuit. The global aerospace company, whose corporate offices are located near Washington D.C., will also feature trackside signage on Independence Avenue with prominent placement at a key vantage point on the racing circuit.
Bitdeer, a world-leading technology company for digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining, will be represented with track signage and the Bitdeer Bridge over the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track. Located at the exit of Turn 5, the Bitdeer Bridge will be one of the pedestrian bridges over the track that includes lift service for mobility-challenged guests during race weekend.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix Pit Lane Powered by Shell will include branding and signage highlighting Shell, the longtime partner of Team Penske and INDYCAR, which also serves as the official fuel supplier of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Located adjacent to Pennsylvania Avenue, between Turns 1 and 2 on the track, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Pit Lane Powered by Shell is where all NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams will service their race cars during on-track activity over the course of the weekend.
The Paddock Presented by WillScot is an exclusive area of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix venue that features the high-tech haulers that transport team race cars and equipment, along with the temporary garages for all competing NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams. Known as the “locker room of motorsports,” the race paddock is where race teams and drivers will work throughout the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend and it will include branding for WillScot, a leading provider of turnkey space solutions in North America and an INDYCAR series partner.
In addition to the trackside partner activations, the Air National Guard Fan Zone will bring high-energy fan experiences to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The Air National Guard Fan Zone will deliver engaging and dynamic destinations for fans of all ages in both the Stars and Stripes ticketed areas of the venue during race weekend, including free driver autograph sessions, interactive displays and more.
“NTT, Boeing, Shell, WillScot, Bitdeer and the Air National Guard will help define what fans, partners and competitors experience at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix circuit,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. “From pedestrian bridges and signature turns on track to the pit lane, the paddock and the fan zone, these partner activations will help bring this special event to life and help fuel INDYCAR’s debut in Washington, D.C.”
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will feature comprehensive multi-platform coverage across FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX One and the FOX Sports app, highlighted by live broadcast coverage of Sunday’s 250-mile NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on FOX. The race weekend will also showcase the return of the iconic International Race of Champions (IROC) series, bringing together some of the most accomplished drivers in both INDYCAR and NASCAR history for two exhibition races on Saturday, Aug. 22.
With a unique mix of INDYCAR competition and IROC exhibition racing, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will deliver a rare combination of both the past and present for race fans, highlighting the sport’s legends alongside today’s current stars in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration in the nation’s capital.
ABOUT THE FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX
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 and the Washington D.C. city streets. The event will be administered by INDYCAR in coordination with the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of the Interior and Washington, D.C.’s Executive Office of the Mayor. 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. The unique street race will be broadcast live on FOX on Sunday, August 23.
ABOUT THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier open-wheel auto racing series, featuring a talented field of star drivers competing on superspeedways, short ovals, street circuits and permanent road courses. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDYCAR, INDY NXT by Firestone, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. For more information on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please visit www.indycar.com.
