- The Freedom 250 Grand Prix kicks off in Washington, D.C., bringing IndyCar racing to the streets around the National Mall for the first time on Saturday.
- Sunday's main event will feature 25 drivers competing across 147 laps around a 1.7-mile circuit, reaching speeds up to 170 miles per hour.
- President Donald Trump is set to open the race on Sunday by waving the green flag and taking a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine.
- Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser expects around 140,000 visitors per day for the two-day festivities.
- The race is held as part of the broader America 250 celebrations marking the semiquincentennial of the United States.
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