Weeks before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the streets of Washington DC, organizers announced a major change to help celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.
Spectators going to the Aug. 23 race in DC will now get 18% more action, as 22 laps were added to the race.
Why did they make the change — and what can spectators expect for what's being called a "once-in-a-lifetime" race? Here's what to know.
The grand prix is going from 125 laps to 147 laps, meaning the race will now be 250 miles.
"With America celebrating 250 years of freedom and innovation in 2026, it is only fitting that the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be a true 250-mile race," Bud Denker, Chairman of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, said in a press release. "The additional laps will create even more opportunities for strategy, on-track action and late-race drama while giving our fans extra value and even more opportunities to enjoy this historic event."
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Spectators going to the Aug. 23 race in DC will now get 18% more action, as 22 laps were added to the race.
Why did they make the change — and what can spectators expect for what's being called a "once-in-a-lifetime" race? Here's what to know.
The grand prix is going from 125 laps to 147 laps, meaning the race will now be 250 miles.
"With America celebrating 250 years of freedom and innovation in 2026, it is only fitting that the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be a true 250-mile race," Bud Denker, Chairman of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, said in a press release. "The additional laps will create even more opportunities for strategy, on-track action and late-race drama while giving our fans extra value and even more opportunities to enjoy this historic event."
#grand #change
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