Presidential Announcement of Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

INDYCAR To Deliver First Motor Race in History on the National Mall

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Jan. 30, 2026) – An executive order signed today by President Donald J. Trump directed the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday to designate a race route through Washington, D.C. and the National Mall for the purposes of conducting an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on August 21-23, 2026. The event will recognize the historic milestone of America’s independence in addition to celebrating the unparalleled tradition and legacy of America’s motorsports industry.

Mid-Ohio Made: Meet Instructor Max Gee

Born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, Max Gee grew up surrounded by the rumble of engines and the smell of race fuel. His passion for cars was practically inherited as a third generation gearhead. His grandfather was involved in drag racing, while his father was always working on a project or a race car, which naturally allowed Max to follow them both in their tire tracks. 

FOX Sports, INDYCAR Announce 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone Schedule on FS1, FS2

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Dec. 19, 2025) – FOX Sports and INDYCAR have revealed the race broadcast start times for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone schedule. As part of INDYCAR’S partnership with FOX Sports, all INDY NXT races will be shown on live television for the second consecutive year with a series-record 17 races on live TV in 2026. Fifteen INDY NXT races are scheduled to appear live on FOX Sports’ FS1, with two airing on FS2.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course season passes and event tickets go on sale Monday for 2026 races

Five race weekends planned for 2026 spectator schedule

LEXINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 5, 2025) – Ticket sales open Monday (Dec. 8) at 10 a.m. ET for all five major race weekends scheduled for 2026 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Individual events and Mid-Ohio Season Race Passes will be available to the public at advance pricing offering savings online at midohio.com.