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Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall

Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
NPR News Monday 24 August 2026, 09:36 UTC By Ava Berger 1 min read
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IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.(Image credit: Nathan Howard)

IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.

(Image credit: Nathan Howard)

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