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Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix Delivers Blockbuster Rating for FOX

The historic race on the streets of the nation's capital attracted 3,282,000 viewers, the most to an INDYCAR SERIES race other than the Indianapolis 500 since before the sport unified in 2008.

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Andretti Global Rides Wave of Momentum After Markham, D.C. Wins

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Surging Andretti Global Trio Puts Pressure on Leader Palou

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Inside Line: Most Interesting Aspect of Freedom 250 Grand Prix?

An auto race will take place on the streets of the United States capital city for the first time this Sunday with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Inside Line: How Many Races Will Alex Palou Win This Season?

The popular consensus among the panel is that the Chip Ganassi Racing superstar (photo) will enter Victory Lane two more times in 2026, for a total of eight wins. But one panelist wants to see the Spaniard run the table.

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Inside Line: What’s Grabbing Your Attention Besides Title Race?

The "lame duck" dynamic between three prominent drivers and the teams they will exit after this season, including Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren (photo, above), is a point of focus for one Inside Line panelist.

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Eric Smith

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Three Up, Three Down: Who's Rising, Falling Entering Final Six Races

With six races remaining, momentum could decide the Astor Cup. Here's who's surging -- and who's searching for a turnaround -- entering Portland.

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Washington, D.C. Race Distance Increases to Full 250-Mile Test

The expanded race distance adds to the excitement of INDYCAR's first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Gearing Up: Portland Launches Sprint to Championship

Six races. Three time zones. Three track types. One championship on the line.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alexander Rossi Completes First Validation Test of New IR-28 at IMS

Alexander Rossi (photo, main) took the new IR-28 for a spin Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Test Patterns: Teams Chase Speed During Final Off Week of Season

Portland and Laguna Seca hosted valuable test sessions as teams looked to gain an edge before racing resumes.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Take A Look Inside Technology Driving New IR-28 Car

The IR-28 blends cutting-edge engineering with practical innovations to improve speed, safety and the racing fans love.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan Join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Ownership Group

Six Indianapolis 500 victories and 11 INDYCAR SERIES championships are added to LEGACY MOTOR CLUB's ownership ranks.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Five Minutes With: INDYCAR President J. Douglas Boles About New Car

INDYCAR president discusses the vision, technology and testing behind the all-new IR-28.

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Inside Line: Most Striking Aspect of New Car?

There's so much new on the IR-28 (image, above) that it's not surprising the members of the Inside Line panel found many different appealing aspects of the new car unveiled Tuesday, July 28.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surging Andretti Global Trio Puts Pressure on Leader Palou

Kyle Kirkwood (photo, left) and Will Power (photo, right) are two of the three Andretti Global drivers in the top four of the Power Rankings after the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Rides Wave of Momentum After Markham, D.C. Wins

Will Power (photo, left) and Kyle Kirkwood (photo, right) continued Andretti Global's recent uptick in form by finishing third and first, respectively, last Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Title Fight Brewing in Milwaukee or Crown Still on Tap for Alex Palou?

The gap between leader Alex Palou and second place Kyle Kirkwood has slimmed to 91 points with three races left, but Palou can still clinch his fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this weekend.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

The first-ever motor race around the National Mall and other historic buildings and monuments in the nation's capital was a successful spectacle unlike any other in INDYCAR SERIES history.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Electrifies D.C. With Pageantry

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where there was as much pomp and patriotism on display for a huge crowd as any event in INDYCAR SERIES history.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Bad D.C. Day Puts Hitch in Alex Palou’s March Toward Fifth Title

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver and four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) suffered his second-worst finish of the season Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Dominates for Historic, Star-Spangled Victory in D.C.

The American driver for Andretti Global (photo) trimmed his gap to NTT INDYCAR SERIES leader Alex Palou from 133 to 91 points with three races remaining this season.

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Josef Newgarden Tops D.C. Warmup; FOX Prerace Live at 11:30 A.M. ET

The most successful American-born driver on today's starting grid (photo) led the warmup session for this historic first-ever motor race on the streets of the U.S. capital. Pre-race coverage starts at 11:30 a.m. ET on FOX.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fans, INDYCAR Officials Ecstatic About Historic, Scenic Freedom 250

Fans packed the grandstands and lined the circuit of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Incredible Backdrop Looms Over Tough Sunday Street Fight in D.C.

The brick crosswalks and bumps of the unique street circuit on the streets of the nation's capital will keep drivers on their toes for all 250 miles Sunday.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Surging Andretti Global Trio Puts Pressure on Leader Palou

Kyle Kirkwood (photo, left) and Will Power (photo, right) are two of the three Andretti Global drivers in the top four of the Power Rankings after the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Andretti Global Rides Wave of Momentum After Markham, D.C. Wins

Will Power (photo, left) and Kyle Kirkwood (photo, right) continued Andretti Global's recent uptick in form by finishing third and first, respectively, last Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Title Fight Brewing in Milwaukee or Crown Still on Tap for Alex Palou?

The gap between leader Alex Palou and second place Kyle Kirkwood has slimmed to 91 points with three races left, but Palou can still clinch his fifth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this weekend.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Instant Recall: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

The first-ever motor race around the National Mall and other historic buildings and monuments in the nation's capital was a successful spectacle unlike any other in INDYCAR SERIES history.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Electrifies D.C. With Pageantry

News, notes and quotes Sunday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where there was as much pomp and patriotism on display for a huge crowd as any event in INDYCAR SERIES history.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Bad D.C. Day Puts Hitch in Alex Palou’s March Toward Fifth Title

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver and four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion (photo) suffered his second-worst finish of the season Sunday in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Kyle Kirkwood Dominates for Historic, Star-Spangled Victory in D.C.

The American driver for Andretti Global (photo) trimmed his gap to NTT INDYCAR SERIES leader Alex Palou from 133 to 91 points with three races remaining this season.

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Editorial Staff

Josef Newgarden Tops D.C. Warmup; FOX Prerace Live at 11:30 A.M. ET

The most successful American-born driver on today's starting grid (photo) led the warmup session for this historic first-ever motor race on the streets of the U.S. capital. Pre-race coverage starts at 11:30 a.m. ET on FOX.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Paddock Buzz: McLaughlin Proud To Make 100th Start in America’s Capital

News, notes and quotes Saturday from the paddock in the nation's capital, where Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske (photo) will reach a milestone in his NTT INDYCAR SERIES career Sunday.

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Eric Smith

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Fans, INDYCAR Officials Ecstatic About Historic, Scenic Freedom 250

Fans packed the grandstands and lined the circuit of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

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Curt Cavin

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Incredible Backdrop Looms Over Tough Sunday Street Fight in D.C.

The brick crosswalks and bumps of the unique street circuit on the streets of the nation's capital will keep drivers on their toes for all 250 miles Sunday.

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Paul Kelly

INDYCAR Staff Writer

Alex Palou Punishes Rivals With Sensational Pole Lap in D.C.

The reigning NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion earned his career-best seventh NTT P1 Award of the season at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.