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The Weekend Scene: Famed DC music venue back for 3 nights, and more to do Aug. 20-23

Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend is here, and soon cars will be zooming near the National Mall over 150 mph. Tommy caught up with driver Marcus Ericsson about his thoughts on the first IndyCar race through the streets of D.C.

The Weekend Scene: Famed DC music venue back for 3 nights, and more to do Aug. 20-23
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend is here, and soon cars will be zooming near the National Mall over 150 mph.

Tommy caught up with driver Marcus Ericsson about his thoughts on the first IndyCar race through the streets of D.C.

Tickets are sold out, but you can look up for flyovers during the celebration.

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Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend is here, and soon cars will be zooming near the National Mall over 150 mph. Tommy caught up with driver Marcus Ericsson about his thoughts on the first IndyCar race through the streets of D.C. Tickets are sold out, but you can look up for flyovers during the celebration.

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  • Watch for road closures, and heads up that access to the National Mall and some Smithsonian museums will be limited.
  • Keep an eye on rain chances by downloading the NBC Washington app for iOS and Android.

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Want to see the races but don't have a ticket? We're expecting wet weather on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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