The Freedom 250 Grand Prix marks the first IndyCar race on D.C.'s National Mall, featuring a one-time 250-mile event celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The 147-lap race unfolds along a 1.7-mile course past landmarks including the Capitol and Smithsonian museums, with broadcast coverage on Fox. Organizers call it a patriotic spectacle, though some art experts have raised concerns about potential vibration damage to museum artifacts. The two-day event kicks off Saturday with practice and qualifying before Sunday's main race after 1 p.m. ET.
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