Freedom 250 Grand Prix of DC: Street closures, parking restrictions continue following race
Street closures tied to the IndyCar course in the nation’s capital are expected to continue this week as crews work to reopen roads following the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
Street closures tied to the IndyCar course in the nation’s capital are expected to continue this week as crews work to reopen roads following the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
America 250: 'America’s Startup' national entrepreneur competition returns with $1 million in prizes
Following the success of its inaugural competition earlier this year, America 250 is once again looking for collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup national competition with an expanded prize pool of over $1 million.
Following the success of its inaugural competition earlier this year, America 250 is once again looking for collegiate student innovators and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality with the America’s Startup national competition with an expanded prize pool of over $1 million.
Live updates: Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC
History is being made on the streets of the nation's capital Sunday as the IndyCar Series takes over the National Mall for the first-ever Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
History is being made on the streets of the nation's capital Sunday as the IndyCar Series takes over the National Mall for the first-ever Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How and when to watch Sunday’s race
Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.
Here’s when and where to watch FOX LOCAL’s coverage as the DC Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall.
FAA pausing DCA flights for Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Sunday
Travelers flying into or out of the Washington, D.C., area on Sunday should prepare for potential delays.
Travelers flying into or out of the Washington, D.C., area on Sunday should prepare for potential delays.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Road closures, parking restrictions across DC
Before you try to navigate the District for the Freedom 25 Grand Prix, here is everything you need to know about where you can't drive, and where you definitely shouldn't park.
Before you try to navigate the District for the Freedom 25 Grand Prix, here is everything you need to know about where you can't drive, and where you definitely shouldn't park.
Heightened security in place for Freedom 250 Grand Prix: What you need to know
Security preparations for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix have tightened across downtown, where no‑parking restrictions began two weeks ago and most routes are now closed for race operations.
Security preparations for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix have tightened across downtown, where no‑parking restrictions began two weeks ago and most routes are now closed for race operations.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix: See what it looks like to race a lap
FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey shows what it’s like to take a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix as he jumped into a pace car and took a spin around the Washington, D.C. track.
FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey shows what it’s like to take a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix as he jumped into a pace car and took a spin around the Washington, D.C. track.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Ride along with FOX 5 for a lap preview from the driver’s seat
FOX 5 got a first‑look preview of a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix course from the driver’s seat as Steve Chenevey jumped into a pace car and took a spin around the Washington, D.C. track.
FOX 5 got a first‑look preview of a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix course from the driver’s seat as Steve Chenevey jumped into a pace car and took a spin around the Washington, D.C. track.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Ride along with FOX 5 for a lap preview
FOX 5 got a first look preview of a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix course from the driver’s seat as Steve Chenevey jumped into a pace car and took a spin around the Washington, D.C. track.
FOX 5 got a first look preview of a lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix course from the driver’s seat as Steve Chenevey jumped into a pace car and took a spin around the Washington, D.C. track.
Revving up for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix
FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey is at the race track this morning, checking out what’s in store for this weekend’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey is at the race track this morning, checking out what’s in store for this weekend’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix of DC: Full list of parking restrictions and street closures
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in the District. Officials say parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect throughout the buildout and to meet security requirements for the event. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays near the racecourse.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is set to take place Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in the District. Officials say parking restrictions and street closures will be in effect throughout the buildout and to meet security requirements for the event. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays near the racecourse.
FAA to pause flights for Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Here's when and where
Travelers flying into or out of the Washington, D.C., area on August 23 should prepare for potential delays.
Travelers flying into or out of the Washington, D.C., area on August 23 should prepare for potential delays.
DC Fourth of July fireworks set Guinness World Record with more than 840,000 fireworks
Washington, D.C.’s Fourth of July celebration officially set a Guinness World Record with more than 840,000 fireworks launched during the display.
Washington, D.C.’s Fourth of July celebration officially set a Guinness World Record with more than 840,000 fireworks launched during the display.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix Traffic Changes: What you need to know
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is two weeks away, and D.C. drivers are already feeling the early impacts of race preparations. The 1.7‑mile IndyCar course will run through downtown Washington, and crews are busy along Pennsylvania Avenue, where portions of the track are taking shape.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is two weeks away, and D.C. drivers are already feeling the early impacts of race preparations. The 1.7‑mile IndyCar course will run through downtown Washington, and crews are busy along Pennsylvania Avenue, where portions of the track are taking shape.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix to impact traffic, museums, and more
Freedom 250 Grand Prix to impact traffic, museums, and more
Freedom 250 Grand Prix to impact traffic, museums, and more
Freedom 250 Grand Prix extended to 250 miles to honor America’s 250th birthday
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be expanded to a full 250‑mile race to mark America’s 250th birthday, officials announced.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be expanded to a full 250‑mile race to mark America’s 250th birthday, officials announced.
America 250: VA honors 49 Revolutionary War Veterans at 16 cemeteries across the country
To mark the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the delegate’s signing of the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, the Department of Veterans Affairs held ceremonies at 16 cemeteries across the country on Sunday, August 2, to honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War.
To mark the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the delegate’s signing of the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, the Department of Veterans Affairs held ceremonies at 16 cemeteries across the country on Sunday, August 2, to honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War.
America 250: National Military Monument now open on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial
A new National Military Monument exhibit is now on display on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. that allows visitors to search for loved ones who served in the U.S. military and watch their names appear seconds later across two towering digital American flag displays.
A new National Military Monument exhibit is now on display on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. that allows visitors to search for loved ones who served in the U.S. military and watch their names appear seconds later across two towering digital American flag displays.
America 250: State Department launches commemorative passports - How to get the 'Patriot Passport'
Here is how to apply to the get the commemorative "Patriot Passport" in honor of America 250.
Here is how to apply to the get the commemorative "Patriot Passport" in honor of America 250.