Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 20
Graham Rahal Eyes Freedom 250 in Washington as IndyCar Readies 147-Lap Capitol Street Race
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 20

Graham Rahal Eyes Freedom 250 in Washington as IndyCar Readies 147-Lap Capitol Street Race

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 20

Summary

  • Sunday’s Freedom 250 will put Graham Rahal among about two dozen drivers racing through Washington, with the American calling the U.S. capital event an "iconic moment" tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
  • Pennsylvania Avenue and streets near Capitol Hill form the backdrop for the inaugural IndyCar race, which Rahal said carries extra meaning with his red, white and blue car and military supporters attending.
  • Saturday’s on-track action starts at 9 a.m. ET with first practice on FS1, followed by a second session at 1 p.m. and qualifying at 5 p.m. on FS2.
  • Sunday’s schedule begins with warm-ups at 9 a.m. ET before the green flag at 1 p.m. on FOX for the 147-lap race celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

Insights

Will the Freedom 250 prove to be a once-in-a-lifetime motorsport masterpiece or a logistical nightmare for the nation's capital?
Beyond the massive birthday hype, what hidden costs will Washington face after the 200 mph IndyCar circus leaves town?