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Weekend Schedule And Broadcast Details Announced For The Freedom 250 Grand Prix Of Washington, D.C.

FOX Sports Platforms to Showcase NTT INDYCAR SERIES Action August 22-23

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2026) – Details on the schedule for the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. have been released, highlighted by flag-to-flag coverage of the unprecedented Aug. 22-23 NTT INDYCAR SERIES race weekend in the nation’s capital on the FOX Sports platforms.

The first-ever automotive race around the National Mall and the historic streets of Washington D.C. commemorating America’s 250th birthday will feature comprehensive FOX Sports multi-platform coverage, culminating with the live broadcast of the 125-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on FOX on Sunday, Aug. 23. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will also showcase the return of the iconic International Race of Champions (IROC) series, bringing together some of the most accomplished drivers in motorsports history to complete the weekend on-track lineup.

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Iconic IROC Series To Join Freedom 250 Grand Prix Weekend Lineup

by MikeJune 25, 2026

All-Star Field of INDYCAR and NASCAR Racing Legends to Compete in IROC in Washington D.C. on August 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2026) – Adding racing royalty to an already historic weekend, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix today announced the addition of the legendary International Race of Champions (IROC), bringing together an all-star lineup of motorsports icons for a special exhibition during the Aug. 22-23 event on the streets of Washington D.C.

The IROC Presented by Chevrolet lineup for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend will feature a star-studded collection of motorsports legends, including champions and some of the biggest stars in NASCAR and INDYCAR history. Former NASCAR Cup Series champions Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace and Bill Elliott will race on the 1.7-mile Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit around the National Mall, alongside INDYCAR greats and Indianapolis 500 champions Tony Kanaan, Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti. The drivers will compete in authentic IROC Pontiac Firebirds that raced in series competition from 1996 through 2006.

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Northeastern Drivers… How Did They Do At Phoenix, Arlington, and Darlington?

by Lou ModestinoMarch 25, 2026

From Phoenix (NASCAR) and Arlington, TX (Indycar) two weekends ago…

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix while Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT came in13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 31^st while Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT placed 33rd. Justin Allgaier won the O’Rielly Series race there with Anthony Alfredo came home in tenth. In the Indy Car race at Arlington, TX had Kyle Kirkwood got to Victory Lane with Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT finishing in 17th .

From Darlington this past weekend….

Tyler Reddick won the Cup race with Ryan Preece coming in 13th and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT ending up 34th. Justin Allgaier took the O’Reilly Series with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT coming in 12th. The Craftsman Trucks saw Corey Heim take that one while Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA was eighth while Corey LaJoie ended up 21st. Corey’s dad is Randy LaJoie from Norwalk, CT who also is a two-time O’ Reilly Champion.

Phoenix – How Did Northeast Drivers From NASCAR and Indycar Do?

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2026

Ryan Blaney won the Cup race at Phoenix. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT finished 13th while Joey Logano of Middletown, CT took 31st. Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield CT ended his day in 33rd place.

In the NASCAR O’Reilly Series it was Justin Allgaier taking that one with Anthony Alfredo in tenth.

In the Indy Car race at the same track Joseph Newgarden went to Victory Lane while Santino of Woodbury, CT came in 11th.

Texas A&M To Headline Inaugural Arlington Indycar Race, Kicking Off Bold 2026 Motorsports Program

by MikeMarch 11, 2026

A yearlong presence across NASCAR and IndyCar delivers sustained national visibility and marquee moments that position Texas A&M as A Force For Good.

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, March 10, 2026 — Texas A&M University will take center stage at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on March 15, serving as a sponsor of the No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda driven by Felix Rosenqvist in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The Aggie maroon livery will debut on a national FOX broadcast, joined by a custom Troy Lee Designs helmet created specifically for the race weekend. The Arlington race represents one of the most visible moments of Texas A&M’s 2026 motorsports program and launches a third year of sweeping activations across IndyCar and NASCAR that will place the Texas A&M brand in front of millions of Americans throughout the racing season.

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Here’s How Northeast Drivers Finished At COTA (NASCAR) and St. Pete (Indy Car)

by Lou ModestinoMarch 5, 2026

Tyler Reddick won the Cup race at COTA (3 in a row!) . Joey Logano of Middletown, CT finished 15th. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 18th.

The O’Reilly race was taken by Shane Van Gisbergen with Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT ending his day in 23rd.

In the NASCAR Craftsman race At St. Pete, Layne Riggs won that one with Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA finishing 25^th . Stewart Friesen of NJ was next.

Also, Alex Palou won the Indy Car event while Santino of Woodbury, CT ended his bad day in 24th.

FOX Sports Opens 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season With Three Consecutive Weekends of Racing on FOX

by MikeFebruary 19, 2026

LOS ANGELES – Year two of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on FOX launches the 2026 season with three highly anticipated events on consecutive weekends, beginning with the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 1, at 12:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One and the FOX Sports app.

FOX INDYCAR is coming off a banner inaugural season, scoring a 27% year-to-year viewership increase and the sport’s most-watched season in 17 years. (more…)

INDYCAR and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Announce Partnership to Fuel Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

by MikeFebruary 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — INDYCAR and Monumental Sports & Entertainment have teamed up to promote this summer’s historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. The event will be the first-ever motor race on the National Mall and city streets, taking place August 21-23 in celebration of America’s 250^th birthday.

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60 Years in the Making: Team Penske Sets Stage for Anniversary Season

by MikeDecember 17, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2025) – Team Penske will celebrate a landmark season in 2026 as the organization honors 60 years of performance, innovation and excellence across global motorsports. What began in 1966 as a small sports car operation has evolved into one of the most successful teams in racing history, with accomplishments spanning open-wheel, stock car and sports car competition.

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Good Ranchers Named Title Sponsor of NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race at Phoenix Raceway

by MikeDecember 4, 2025

The Fastest-Growing Meat Delivery Company in the U.S. Partners with the Fastest Racing On Earth For Exhilarating Return to Historic Phoenix Track

AVONDALE, Ariz. (Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025) – Good Ranchers, an American meat company, INDYCAR and Phoenix Raceway announced a new title partnership for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES’ race scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026. The Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway marks INDYCAR’s return to the thrilling and high-speed one-mile oval for the first time since 2018.

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