SportsFreedom 250 Grand Prix draws about 200,000 spectators

Washington hosted the unprecedented Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix on August 23 as part of events marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. An estimated 200,000 people attended, while crowds at the National Mall watched the race on large screens. Organizers said dozens of companies, including Boeing, Starlink and Delta Air Lines, sponsored the event for the first time.