Bracing for the Racing

A road closure Thursday ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Alex Brandon/AP Photo Good morning. This is the NOTUS Metro newsletter for Aug. 21, 2026. You can get it in your inbox every day by signing up here — it’s free! THE LATEST D.C.’s first-ever IndyCar race has literally pulled into the station. Ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, which takes place Sunday with practice sessions and…