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IndyCar vibrations prompt art safety study at National Gallery before DC race
The National Gallery of Art has conducted an art safety study ahead of the Freedom 250’s IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., as the race cars are set to speed around the gallery and several other historic museums for the semiquincentennial celebration race.
TL;DR
- The National Gallery of Art performed an art safety study before the Freedom 250 IndyCar race.
- The racecourse passes by the gallery and other historic museums in Washington, D.C.
- Measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of the gallery's assets during the race.
- The study did not find any concerns regarding the structural integrity of the gallery.
- The Smithsonian Institution also stated its artifacts are not at risk from race vibrations.
- Penske Corporation funded road resurfacing for the racecourse.