Here are 5 drivers to keep an eye on as IndyCar hits the streets of Washington for Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Kyle Kirkwood will need to lean on his street circuit acumen as he looks to chase down championship leader Alex Palou. (Photo by Michael L. Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images)Kyle KirkwoodThe Jupiter, Florida, native, who drives the No. 27 Honda for Andretti Global, is currently sitting second in the championship standings behind Palou.
- ▪Kyle Kirkwood will need to lean on his street circuit acumen as he looks to chase down championship leader Alex Palou. (Photo by Michael L.
- ▪Levitt/Lumen via Getty Images)Kyle KirkwoodThe Jupiter, Florida, native, who drives the No.
- ▪27 Honda for Andretti Global, is currently sitting second in the championship standings behind Palou.
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OutKick Sports Here are 5 drivers to keep an eye on as IndyCar hits the streets of Washington for Freedom 250 Grand Prix Alex Palou leads the standings by 133 points, but Kyle Kirkwood's street circuit dominance makes him a threat By Matt Reigle OutKick Published August 21, 2026 7:33pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video The IndyCar paddock gears up for the highly-anticipated Freedom 250 Frand Prix Teams load in and prepare their cars ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend on the streets of Washington, DC. The NTT IndyCar Series is set to hit the streets of Washington, D.C., for a once-in-a-lifetime racing spectacle to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary.
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