Washington D.C. will host the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 23, marking the first time the nation's capital has served as a venue for an IndyCar race. The temporary track is situated around Capitol Hill, looping past several Smithsonian institutions including the Air and Space Museum and the National Gallery of Art.
Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump are scheduled to attend the event. In a notable pre-race activity, Trump's motorcade will complete an honorary lap around the circuit before the official start of the race. The event coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The race is set to begin at 1 p.m. ET, with pre-race coverage and flyovers expected to commence around 11:30 a.m. ET. The Freedom 250 will cover 147 laps, totaling 250 miles on the 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit.
Qualifying results indicate Alex Palou will start from pole position for the seventh time this season. Palou currently leads the IndyCar standings with 542 points, followed by Kyle Kirkwood, who starts second, with 409 points.
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