The BBC's Helena Humphrey test-drove the IndyCar circuit ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC, where cars will reach 180-185mph. The race, part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, is the first major auto race in the capital in over 24 years and is expected to draw about 140,000 spectators each day.
BBC takes 180mph spin around Washington's IndyCar circuit
Source: BBC