IndyCar has revealed the track design for the newly-added event in Washington D.C. later this year.
The track features a relatively simplistic layout with only seven turns, six of which are left turns, and many long straights.
At 1.66 miles in length, the circuit is similar in many ways to the Detroit Grand Prix course used by IndyCar and IMSA since 2023.
The main draw of this new track is of course its location, which will see cars racing down Pennsylvania Avenue and Independence Avenue.
The track encircles the Smithsonian Museum and a portion of the National Mall, placing it right in the heart of Washinton D.C.’s cultural center.
“This circuit is unlike any other street race we’ve seen,” said Josef Newgarden after seeing the new layout.
“You’ve got a high speed section down Pennsylvania Avenue that will reward commitment and precision, mixed with technical corners around 9th Street that will demand respect.
“Racing through the heart of American history, with those amazing landmarks lining the course, is going to be incredibly powerful. I can’t wait to be back here to race and celebrate America’s birthday at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.”
Fans are expected to be able to attend and watch the race for free with viewing areas open to the public.
The new event, which was added to the calendar just before the start of the season, will take place on the August 23rd weekend as part of a busy final stretch.
The new track will be the third new street course on the calendar this year, following new events in Markham, Ontario, Canada just one weekend before and Arlington, TX this weekend.
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