National Gallery studies IndyCar race vibrations on art
National Gallery conducts study on potential impact of 185 mph IndyCar race near historic artifacts ahead of Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
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The National Gallery in Washington, D.C., is studying how vibrations from the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix may affect its art collection. The race will feature cars reaching 185 mph near the museum's historic artifacts.
The National Gallery is conducting a study on how vibrations from the Freedom 250 IndyCar Grand Prix may impact its art collection.4,1 Racecars in the event are expected to reach speeds of 185 mph near some of the District’s most historic artifacts.4 The IndyCar event will cover 250 miles over 147 laps on a 1.66-mile track featuring seven turns.2
The National Gallery sits in the middle of the 1.7-mile-long racecourse.1 The District of Columbia is preparing to host the street race as part of the Freedom 250 celebrations.2 The race will transform the city’s diagonal, narrow streets into a temporary racetrack.3
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