- The inaugural INDYCAR Freedom 250 is happening today on a temporary 1.7‑mile, seven‑turn street circuit around the National Mall — cars will race past the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument in the first automobile race on the Mall.
- Alex Palou starts on pole and leads the championship with 542 points; he could clinch the title in Washington only if his lead grows to at least 163 points after the race.
- The race airs live on FOX/FOX One (expanded pre‑race 11:30 a.m. ET, green flag ~1:13 p.m.), and President Trump appeared on pit road before the start.
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