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Freedom 250 Grand Prix Debuts IndyCar Racing on Washington's National Mall

The inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix brought IndyCar racing to the streets of Washington, D.C., drawing a massive crowd, presidential participation, and record TV viewership as part of America's 250th anniversary.

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  1. DC transforms into Indy racetrack for final America 250 celebration
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  3. Race cars set to zip through Washington, D.C. at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix
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