Washington, D.C. IndyCar Street Circuit and Event Logo Unveiled

Officials have revealed the layout for the new IndyCar race that will take place in

Washington, D.C., along with the official branding for the event. The race, called the

Freedom 250 Grand Prix, is scheduled for August 22–23, 2026 and will run through

the streets surrounding the National Mall as part of celebrations for the 250th

anniversary of the United States.

The temporary street circuit will measure approximately 1.66–1.7 miles and feature

seven turns, creating a compact course that blends high-speed sections with more

technical corners.

A major highlight of the track is the 0.4-mile front straight along Pennsylvania

Avenue, where drivers will race with views of the Washington Monument and the

U.S. Capitol in the background.

The layout winds through the heart of the capital and passes several well-known

landmarks, including:

The National Mall

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

The National Archives

The National Gallery of Art

Pit lane will also be located on Pennsylvania Avenue, positioned between the first

two corners of the circuit.

IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden described the track as a unique challenge,

highlighting the fast straight on Pennsylvania Avenue and the tighter sections near

9th Street that will require precision from drivers.

Organizers say the circuit was designed to prioritize safety, fan access, and the

visual impact of racing among some of the United States’ most recognizable

monuments. The race weekend is expected to be free and open to the public, giving

spectators a rare chance to watch IndyCar racing in the centre of the nation’s capital.

Construction of the temporary circuit is expected to begin later in the summer as

preparations ramp up for the event.

Alongside the track design, organizers also unveiled the official Freedom 250 Grand

Prix logo. The design features an IndyCar in front of the U.S. Capitol dome, using a

patriotic red, white and blue colour scheme to reflect the nation’s 250th anniversary

celebration.

A special red-white-and-blue IndyCar livery was also introduced to promote the

event. The car will be displayed throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

in the months leading up to the race to build excitement for the inaugural event.