IndyCar officials announced a major distance extension for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, increasing the race from 125 to 147 laps to create a full 250-mile competition in honor of America’s 250th birthday.<br>The historic race will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as drivers compete on a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit winding through the nation’s capital, sweeping down ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/freedom-250-grand-prix-extended-to-full-250-mile-race-distance/10843970/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>