News & Politics Noise, Bus Detours, and Closed Museums: How the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Will Disrupt DC’s Weekend DCA will halt flights for three hours on Sunday, and race attendees may need “ear protection of some kind.” Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Freedom250August 20, 2026
News & Politics Donald Trump Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With an IndyCar Race Around the National Mall. Here’s What We Know So Far. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Washington's first auto race in 24 years, is scheduled for August. What can we expect, and what could go wrong? America 250, Auto Racing, Donald Trump, Freedom 250 Grand PrixMarch 12, 2026