IndyCar's D. C. Debut: A Test of National Pride The IndyCar series is set to make its Washington, D. C.
debut this weekend with a 250 mile Grand Prix that promises to bring high speed thrills and national attention to the nation's capital.
The event raises questions about the intersection of sports, politics, and patriotism in America. IndyCar's decision to host its first major auto race in D. C. is a nod to the country's 250th birthday celebrations.