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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.

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Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph are zooming around the National Mall this weekend as IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.S1
Reigning champion Alex Palou starts from pole position and could clinch his fifth IndyCar championship if his points lead reaches 163.S2 S3

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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.

Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph are zooming around the National Mall this weekend as IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.

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IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

Reigning champion Alex Palou starts from pole position and could clinch his fifth IndyCar championship if his points lead reaches 163.

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IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

Reigning champion Alex Palou starts from pole position and could clinch his fifth IndyCar championship if his points lead reaches 163.

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IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

Reigning champion Alex Palou starts from pole position and could clinch his fifth IndyCar championship if his points lead reaches 163.

IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.

United States Sports Alex Palou

4 outlets 4 reports Published Aug 23, 2026

What to know

Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph are zooming around the National Mall this weekend as IndyCar takes over downtown D.C.S1
Reigning champion Alex Palou starts from pole position and could clinch his fifth IndyCar championship if his points lead reaches 163.S2 S3

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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.

What to know

IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.

IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

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IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.

What to know

IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.

IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

IndyCar will race through Washington, D.C., for the first time in history. Here's how to watch.

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