This might be the only time you’ll see race cars speeding up Pennsylvania Avenue

As part of ongoing festivities for America’s 250th birthday on July 4, IndyCar is taking over the nation’s capital this Saturday and Sunday. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., might be the only time fans get to see race cars speeding down Pennsylvania Avenue. Here is everything you need to know about this inaugural event, including how to watch at home. What’s the schedule for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix? The Freedom Grand Prix takes place over two days. On Saturday, August 22, drivers get the chance to practice on the course before participating in the qualifiers. This determines the race starting grid. Additionally, an International Race of Champions event is taking place. This exhibition race will feature greats such as Helio Castroneves, Dario Franchitti, and Tony Kanaan. The official Freedom Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, August 23, after a warmup opportunity. What’s the course for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix? The backdrop of this 1.7-mile course is the National Mall, which means the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument will be a blur. It begins and ends on 3rd Street across from the Capitol building. There are seven turns as racers follow the course aro…