Next Saturday, Washington D.C. will host the iconic International Race of Champions (IROC) as part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend, alongside the IndyCar competitions. This edition will take place on a 1.7-mile urban circuit, with the U.S. Capitol building as an impressive backdrop.
The events scheduled for Saturday include two 20-minute races, with the first starting at 3:00 PM EST and the second immediately thereafter, at 4:00 PM EST.
Wide Lineup of Notable Drivers
The championship features a group of eight drivers that includes illustrious names from the motorsport world:
- Jeff Gordon: four-time champion of the NASCAR Cup Series and three-time winner of the Daytona 500, with a 25-year career and 93 victories in NASCAR.
- Helio Castroneves: winner of the Indianapolis 500 on four occasions, as well as a three-time champion of the Rolex 24 Hours.
- Kurt Busch: NASCAR champion and Daytona 500 winner, with 34 victories in 776 NASCAR races.
- Tony Kanaan: IndyCar champion and winner of the Indianapolis 500, with nearly 400 races to his credit.
- Bill Elliott: also a NASCAR champion and Daytona 500 winner twice, with the record for the fastest lap in NASCAR history.
- Bobby Labonte: NASCAR cup champion with 21 race victories.
- Tommy Kendall: IMSA champion and four-time Trans-Am champion, with a notable career over the years.
The lineup of drivers promises intense excitement and high-level competition in one of the most anticipated events of the motorsport season.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
