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FOX going all out to cover DC’s IndyCar Freedom 250

FOX’s first-of-its-kind camera will track cars past national monuments and highlight the U.S. Capitol as the Freedom 250 marks America’s 250th birthday.

  • On Sunday, FOX will broadcast the IndyCar Freedom 250 from Washington, D.C., featuring an "Owl Cam" mounted atop the Washington Monument to capture the race's speed and historic setting.
  • The innovative camera follows cars as they "whoosh" down Pennsylvania Avenue, celebrating America's 250th birthday through a rare blend of motorsport and historic monuments.
  • IndyCar producers conducted site surveys to plan production, analyzing maps to scout locations for the best shots and give viewers a sense of the historic time and place.
  • Drivers are currently figuring out the street circuit course while production teams coordinate with the Secret Service to ensure smooth operations around the monuments and museums.
  • Racing around monuments and museums, the Freedom 250 represents a major cultural event for IndyCar, blending sport with history in a rare professional format celebrating America.
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FOX going all out to cover DC’s IndyCar Freedom 250

FOX is innovating its IndyCar Freedom 250 broadcast by placing a camera atop the Washington Monument, marking a first for a sporting event in Washington, D.C.

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