IndyCar DC race starting grid: Pole position, qualifying results, start time
The IndyCar Series makes its first visit to the streets of Washington, D.C.: Leaderboard, starting grid, pole position, start time, where to watch.
The IndyCar DC race, known as the Freedom 250, is set to take place on the streets of Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Aug. 23. Pole position for the event was claimed by Alex Palou, marking his seventh pole start of the season. Kyle Kirkwood also secured a front-row starting spot. Kyffin Simpson earned a position in the second row but crashed during qualifying, pushing him toward the back of the field.
Will Power, Marcus Ericsson, and Rinus VeeKay were involved in collisions during qualifying. Graham Rahal was significantly involved in contact during the second practice session. Santino Ferrucci faces a 6-position grid penalty due to excessive engine changes during the season. IndyCar is racing on a new street course for the second consecutive weekend, featuring a 147-lap race on a 7-turn, 1.7-mile layout, which is the longest street-course race in the series' history.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- IndyCar qualifying results: Who takes pole at the Freedom 250? sbnation.com
- IndyCar and IROC at the Freedom 250 are Pretty Cool sports.yahoo.com
