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IROC brought American racing legends to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Washington D.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 31, 2026) – In the days following the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, D.C. fans are still talking about the thrill of the inaugural event. While the NTT INDYCAR Series headlined the weekend, it was IROC Presented by Chevrolet that brought the nostalgia with a field of racing icons, adding to the history and spectacle of the Freedom 250 weekend. Contesting a doubleheader, IROC Presented by Chevrolet brought together some of motors
Aug 31


Gordon sweeps Washington D.C. street circuit races to claim 2026 IROC title
Four-time NASCAR champion conquers mandatory grid inversion to win back-to-back feature races in landmark series revival. WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 22, 2026) — Motorsport legend Jeff Gordon delivered a masterclass performance on the streets surrounding the National Mall on Saturday, sweeping both 10-lap feature races to officially capture the 2026 International Race of Champions (IROC) title at the Freedom 250 race weekend held on the street's of the nation's capital. Gordon o
Aug 22


Busch edges Johnson in IROC thriller at Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Kurt Busch edged Jimmie Johnson by a mere .002 seconds to win the Unser Family Cup at WeatherTech Laguna Seca Raceway as part of the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Last year's inaugural IROC winner at Laguna Seca, Tomy Drissi, claimed the third podium spot. Busch and Johnson led an all-star field and battled back and forth, swapping leads throughout the race before the photo finish with Busch surging past Johnson just in time. Busch's win was his second IROC victor
Aug 16


Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend schedule and broadcast details announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 16, 2026) – Details on the schedule for the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. have been released, highlighted by flag-to-flag coverage of the unprecedented Aug. 22-23 NTT INDYCAR SERIES race weekend in the nation’s capital on the FOX Sports platforms. The first-ever automotive race around the National Mall and the historic streets of Washington D.C. commemorating America’s 250th birthday will feature comprehensive FOX Sports multi-platf
Jul 16


Iconic IROC Series to join Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend lineup
All-Star Field of INDYCAR and NASCAR Racing Legends to Compete in Washington D.C. on August 22 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2026) – Adding racing royalty to an already historic weekend, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix today announced the addition of the legendary International Race of Champions (IROC), bringing together an all-star lineup of motorsports icons for a special exhibition during the Aug. 22-23 event on the streets of Washington D.C. The IROC Presented by Chevrolet lineup
Jun 25


IROC Returns to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
MONTEREY, Calif. (June 17, 2026) – IROC Presented By Chevrolet will return to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca as part of the 2026 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, bringing another all-star lineup of racing icons back to the world-famous circuit August 12–15. Legends scheduled to compete in this year’s event include seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR champions Kurt Busch and Bobby Labonte, four-time INDYCAR champion and three-time Indianapolis 500
Jun 17


Legends Clash at Ten Tenths Motor Club: Busch Edges Gordon in Thrilling IROC Event at the 2026 Heritage Invitational
By IROC , April 16, 2026 // Although Friday’s IROC Presented by Chevrolet event at the Heritage Invitational was described as an exhibition, the atmosphere at the sold-out Ten Tenths Motor Club made it feel more like a championship showdown. NASCAR Hall of Famers Kurt Busch and Jeff Gordon showcased their enduring competitive spirit on Concord, North Carolina’s 1.7-mile road course, delivering impressive performances that thrilled fans and had them cheering enthusiastically.
Apr 16


Kurt Busch, Jeff Gordon Put On Electric IROC Battle In Exhibition Event at Ten Tenths
By Toby Christie , April 10, 2026 // In a thrilling battle, where the two NASCAR Cup Series legends swapped the lead numerous times over the course of the 12-lap event around the 1.7-mile road course, the two NASCAR Hall of Famers brought the sold-out crowd to their feet. In the end, it was Busch, who crossed the finish line first, in his purple IROC Pontiac Firebird, but Gordon was right there on his heels, driving his silver IROC Firebird. On the top step of the podium, aft
Apr 16


Hendrick Motorsports alumni Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin and Ken Schrader back in the IROC saddle again
By David Harris , April 8, 2026 // CONCORD, N.C. – Former Hendrick Motorsports drivers Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin and Ken Schrader will don driving suits once again to compete in this week's International Race of Champions (IROC) revival race at Ten Tenths Motor Club this Friday as part of the Heritage Invitational. First started in 1973 by Roger Penske, Les Richter and Mike Phelps, the IROC Series spanned more than 30 years with nationally televised races at tracks throughout
Apr 16
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