The addition of a new race on the 2026 NTT INDYCAR Series season was announced with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. The race will take place on Sunday, August 23.
An executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump directed the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday to designate a race route through Washington, D.C. and the National Mall for the purposes of conducting an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on August 21-23, 2026. The event will recognize the historic milestone of America’s independence in addition to celebrating the unparalleled tradition and legacy of America’s motorsports industry. The IndyCar season starts March 1st in St. Petersburg, Florida. Catch all the action throughout the 2026 season on 96.9 The Buckle!
