Freedom 250 Roars Through DC

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.