Freedom 250 Roars Through DC

Washington hosts an IndyCar street race on the National Mall amid traffic and crowd concerns.

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Here are 5 drivers to keep an eye on as IndyCar hits the streets of Washington for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

DC braces for chaos as Trump's Grand Prix roars onto National Mall with 'very bumpy' track

Trump’s latest tacky stunt is a nightmare for DC residents

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IndyCar is staging the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., on streets around the National Mall this weekend, with 25 cars set for a 250-mile race marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Organizers expect about 140,000 spectators each day for the first IndyCar race in the capital, with practice and qualifying before the marquee race on Sunday. The course sends cars past major federal landmarks at speeds approaching 180 mph. Road closures have created downtown congestion, while preservationists warn vibrations could affect historic structures.

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Trump’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix is a gaudy political stunt that is disrupting Washington rather than serving the public. The event is causing serious traffic and chaos for D.C. residents while also raising fair concerns about self-dealing or grift.