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From City Streets to Racetrack: Washington Revs up for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
The inaugural race was built in about six months and is expected to draw about 140,000 spectators a day, organizers said.
- Downtown Washington, D.C. is transforming into a racetrack this weekend for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a multimillion-dollar event celebrating America's 250th birthday on a temporary 1.7-mile circuit.
- Race Chairman Bud Denker noted that crews built the Washington circuit in just six months, compared to the typical two-year timeline for similar street races in Detroit and Arlington.
- Officials expect approximately 140,000 spectators daily, with security operations involving the U.S. Secret Service and FBI, while flight operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport pause for three hours Sunday.
- Access to the National Mall and three Smithsonian museums is restricted to ticketholders this weekend, while organizers urge fans to use Metro instead of driving due to extensive road closures.
- Drivers will complete 147 laps on the temporary circuit, providing a unique challenge for the series; "this is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience," driver David Malukas said.
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