Jeff Gordon will compete in the International Race of Champions (IROC) race at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. on August 22-23. He will race alongside other NASCAR and IndyCar champions.
What is IROC?
IROC is a premier all-star competition that unites top drivers from various racing disciplines to compete in identical cars.
Why is Jeff Gordon participating?
Jeff Gordon, a former NASCAR Cup Series champion, will participate in the IROC race, which features a star-studded lineup of motorsports legends, including Kurt Busch, Bobby Labonte, and Tony Kanaan.
The IROC Presented by Chevrolet lineup will compete on the 1.7-mile Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit around the National Mall. The drivers will compete in authentic IROC Pontiac Firebirds that raced in series competition from 1996 through 2006.
What to expect
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend will deliver an unmatched combination of past and present, as legends of the sport return to the spotlight alongside today’s racing stars competing in the NTT IndyCar Series. The event will take place on August 22-23, with the IROC legends practicing and racing on the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit on Saturday, August 22.
The former INDYCAR and NASCAR star drivers competing in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IROC race will also host a free autograph session for fans on Saturday. Ray Evernham, Co-Principal of IROC, said the event represents a unique opportunity for motorsports and the country.
The significance of the event
The addition of IROC enhances an already dynamic weekend in the nation’s capital, offering fans a rare opportunity to see some of the sport’s most celebrated champions compete in a format that has long been regarded as the “champion of champions” showdown. Bud Denker, Chairman of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, welcomed the International Race of Champions to the event, honoring racing history by bringing some of the sport’s greatest heroes to the already legendary weekend.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will provide a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of America’s 250th birthday, with world-class racing from IndyCar and IROC set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historic landmarks. Jeff Gordon and other motorsports legends will compete in a unique and exciting event that promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans.