{"id":7037,"date":"2026-08-22T14:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infonews.ca\/news\/7827695\/indycar-comes-to-the-nations-capital-in-photos\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T14:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:00:16","slug":"indycar-comes-to-the-nations-capital-in-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infonews.ca\/inwheels\/news\/7037\/indycar-comes-to-the-nations-capital-in-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"IndyCar Comes to the Nation\u2019s Capital, in photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON (AP) \u2014 Spectators take in the sights and sounds of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, where a 1.7-mile street circuit winds through some of the nation\u2019s most recognizable landmarks. 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(AP Photo\/Allison Robbert)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-type=\"media\" data-slug=\"41779ae223fce7c40420e7e6c9399c0adfe3bfe0636efcc00e690ee976c019f2\" data-filename=\"41779ae223fce7c40420e7e6c9399c0adfe3bfe0636efcc00e690ee976c019f2.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mapi.cp.org\/asset-photos\/f01099df-633a-4847-a267-ea1ca338ed89\/41779ae223fce7c40420e7e6c9399c0adfe3bfe0636efcc00e690ee976c019f2.jpg\" alt=\"|\" title=\"|\"><figcaption>A race track official observes a car participating in a practice run for the IROC auto race, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Washington. 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(AP Photo\/Manuel Balce Ceneta)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-type=\"media\" data-slug=\"031ea1145d561aee769bec4f9db2b6142a3b34ec189343c5c923e0ab7b6273ca\" data-filename=\"031ea1145d561aee769bec4f9db2b6142a3b34ec189343c5c923e0ab7b6273ca.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mapi.cp.org\/asset-photos\/bf454256-6848-43c3-bb63-8b055fdcb7b1\/031ea1145d561aee769bec4f9db2b6142a3b34ec189343c5c923e0ab7b6273ca.jpg\" alt=\"|\" title=\"|\"><figcaption>Jaxson Boyd, 6, of Laurel, Md., holds toy cars he brought with him to the fan zone during events prior to Sunday&#8217;s Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-type=\"media\" data-slug=\"267e763a0f957fe9079b877a3b4f2e4f1027e07f0641b5450441cfcbfb6c62e9\" data-filename=\"267e763a0f957fe9079b877a3b4f2e4f1027e07f0641b5450441cfcbfb6c62e9.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mapi.cp.org\/asset-photos\/f8247a2d-9023-44ba-a599-bdfeb8cb8d0b\/267e763a0f957fe9079b877a3b4f2e4f1027e07f0641b5450441cfcbfb6c62e9.jpg\" alt=\"|\" title=\"|\"><figcaption>Race car driver Marcus Armstrong is seen as drivers take practice runs prior to Sunday&#8217;s Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.(AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-type=\"media\" data-slug=\"6f2a2b80971377acbc9d412e07ef403885a361aa6a737e6b3756800bcab0329e\" data-filename=\"6f2a2b80971377acbc9d412e07ef403885a361aa6a737e6b3756800bcab0329e.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mapi.cp.org\/asset-photos\/18acac92-80c7-452d-a2ff-eb4c148e9d1c\/6f2a2b80971377acbc9d412e07ef403885a361aa6a737e6b3756800bcab0329e.jpg\" alt=\"|\" title=\"|\"><figcaption>Race car driver Scott McLaughlin&#8217;s car is seen prior to Sunday&#8217;s Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-type=\"media\" data-slug=\"fdd2c5e23b6f8ee3959d5fdde6c1b0bb7316539dc61d144a9b921c5ae4ba7178\" data-filename=\"fdd2c5e23b6f8ee3959d5fdde6c1b0bb7316539dc61d144a9b921c5ae4ba7178.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mapi.cp.org\/asset-photos\/23b5790d-6839-4a1b-8777-678121240d5b\/fdd2c5e23b6f8ee3959d5fdde6c1b0bb7316539dc61d144a9b921c5ae4ba7178.jpg\" alt=\"|\" title=\"|\"><figcaption>Indy cars take practice runs prior to Sunday&#8217;s Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo\/Nick Wass)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-type=\"media\" data-slug=\"5fe8de2971c2affe0f3b54f1124884f4d7037445820f530489ef9f1a9583c06a\" data-filename=\"5fe8de2971c2affe0f3b54f1124884f4d7037445820f530489ef9f1a9583c06a.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mapi.cp.org\/asset-photos\/07f12f10-3da3-497c-9050-9d00f43dc2f1\/5fe8de2971c2affe0f3b54f1124884f4d7037445820f530489ef9f1a9583c06a.jpg\" alt=\"|\" title=\"|\"><figcaption>A woman waits in line for autographs of drivers before the International Race of Champions Racing Series (IROC) exhibition event, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo\/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-type=\"media\" data-slug=\"d6ab720ee8a594e3ef907381983505b8d5711457f9a2cb55fed27ae183dccc55\" data-filename=\"d6ab720ee8a594e3ef907381983505b8d5711457f9a2cb55fed27ae183dccc55.jpg\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mapi.cp.org\/asset-photos\/101a863a-a5ff-4af2-8bc9-01decfd95364\/d6ab720ee8a594e3ef907381983505b8d5711457f9a2cb55fed27ae183dccc55.jpg\" alt=\"|\" title=\"|\"><figcaption>Bill Elliott, center, talks with fellow driver Tommy Kendall while signing autographs prior to the International Race of Champions Racing Series (IROC) exhibition event in Washington, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. 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