Trump announces IndyCar race will come to D.C. streets for America's 250th
Summary
President Donald Trump announced a new IndyCar race will take place on the streets of Washington, D.C., this summer to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The race, called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, will run near the National Mall and iconic landmarks, with organizers tasked to pick the best route.Key Facts
- The IndyCar race is set for August 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
- President Trump signed an executive order to establish the event.
- Roger Penske, owner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was present for the announcement.
- The race route will include the National Mall and other national monuments.
- The Departments of Transportation and the Interior have two weeks to approve the race route.
- The race will be free for the public to attend.
- This is the first major motor race planned on D.C. streets since 1801, when horse races took place.
- The event is part of several sports-related celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary during President Trump’s second term.
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