Unmatched views and one-of-a-kind spectacle: Freedom 250 Grand Prix wows fans, drivers
The sound hit racing fans first. Before they found a place to watch the weekend's Freedom 250 Grand Prix festivities around the National Mall, the hum and whine -- like a swarm of furious hornets -- of race cars hitting speeds of more than 150 mph assaulted eardrums for blocks.
TL;DR
- The sound of race cars was the first sensation for fans.
- Cars reached speeds over 150 mph.
- The noise was compared to a swarm of furious hornets.
- The event took place around the National Mall.