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Freedom 250 Grand Prix slated for DC, security alerts issued

7/30/2026

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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be held in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 22-23, 2026.
Organizers expect 140,000 spectators, set club seats at $5,000, and note that Mayor Muriel Bowser announced road and parking closures Aug. 1-14.
WMATA’s Randy Clarke warned of detours and reported that FBI Special Agent Phil Bates and Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said threats, warned drones could bring fines or jail, and said lightning could delay race.

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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be held in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 22-23, 2026.
Organizers expect 140,000 spectators, set club seats at $5,000, and note that Mayor Muriel Bowser announced road and parking closures Aug. 1-14.
WMATA’s Randy Clarke warned of detours and reported that FBI Special Agent Phil Bates and Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said threats, warned drones could bring fines or jail, and said lightning could delay race.