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D.C. Closes Three Avenues for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

8/20/2026

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Washington, D.C. will close Constitution, Pennsylvania and Independence Avenues for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
The race starts at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, following Saturday practice.
Organizers anticipate over 100,000 daily fans, peaking at 140,000 attendees.
Metro will run normal service with extra trains; Smithsonian and Archives stations are recommended.
Reagan National Airport will suspend flights from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 23.

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Washington, D.C. will close Constitution, Pennsylvania and Independence Avenues for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
The race starts at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, following Saturday practice.
Organizers anticipate over 100,000 daily fans, peaking at 140,000 attendees.
Metro will run normal service with extra trains; Smithsonian and Archives stations are recommended.
Reagan National Airport will suspend flights from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Aug. 23.