The Freedom 250 Grand Prix speeds through the streets of the Nation’s Capital
An IndyCar racing event called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix took place on the streets of downtown Washington, D.C. Kyle Kirkwood won the race. The event required road closures in the area.
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6 developments- Aug 20Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Road closures and what to do if you have to go downtown
- Aug 20Only center coverage:An inside look at final preparations for Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC
- Aug 21Start your engines: Freedom 250 Grand Prix updates and closures through the weekend
- Aug 22Only center coverage:Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How does IndyCar qualifying work?
- Aug 23Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington
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