Upon Further Review: We’re All Hypocrites About Sportswashing
Motorsports has had a history of politics intertwined into racing events, the Freedom 250 was no different.
Christopher DeHarde has covered IndyCar racing and the Road to Indy for various outlets since 2014. In addition to open wheel racing, DeHarde has also covered IMSA and various short track racing events around Indiana. Originally from New Orleans, DeHarde moved to the Indianapolis area in 2017 to further pursue a career as a motorsports writer.
Motorsports has had a history of politics intertwined into racing events, the Freedom 250 was no different.
While one American won the race, the other seven had varying degrees of success and misfortune in Washington.
Palou scored his seventh pole of the 2026 season.
The chaotic and entertaining nature of IndyCar’s first trip to Markham took focus off Friday’s failures.
Misfortune struck Kyle Kirkwood and David Malukas at Markham, as they vainly try to chase Alex Palou in the title fight.
After strong showing from the pole, Louis Foster’s day ended in the wall Saturday at Markham.
Louis Foster took his second career pole, while points leader Alex Palou crashed out in Round Two.
Circumstances facing Myles Rowe pose serious questions about the future of the Force Indy team.
Lundgaard left Portland frustrated despite climbing from a last-place start to a top-10 result.
The IR-28’s debut went as smoothly as one could hope.