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Washington D.C. IndyCar Race Sets Viewership Record

Published August 25, 2026 · Updated August 25, 2026 · Motorsport.com

IndyCar's Washington D.C. Grand Prix drew record viewership, becoming the most-watched non-Indy 500 race since the 2008 merger with an average of 3.282 million viewers.

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Washington D.C. streets peaked with 3.482 million viewers between 2:30-2:45pm EST, according to Nielsen Media Research. rouesnews.click

This viewership marks the highest for any non-Indy 500 IndyCar race since before the 2008 reunification of IndyCar/Champ Car.

Washington D.C. IndyCar Race Sets Viewership Record

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