White House Officials Call on NASCAR to Race in Washington, D.C.

IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix may have been 'once-in-a-lifetime,' but this is why it needs to happen again

I still remember exactly where I was in late January when I got a message from an editor that President Trump was preparing to sign an executive order to bring an IndyCar race to Washington, DC.I replied that there was no way it would happen during the 2026 season, which was only about a month away from starting at the time. The track needed to be designed, built and made safe before cars could get on it, not to mention all of the fan areas and …

WHITE HOUSE VIDEO: IndyCar Freedom250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C.

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White House Officials call on NASCAR to race in Washington, D.C.

Doug Collins and Sean Duffy want NASCAR to join INDYCAR in the Streets of Washington, D.C. Roger Penske just pulled off the impossible. For over 20 years, he’s attempted to facilitate a street race in Washington, D.C. On Sunday, his work paid off. INDYCAR raced in the Freedom 250. The 1.7-mile course wrapped through the streets of the nation’s capital. INDYCAR Race Results: Washington, D.C. (August 23, 2026) Will the event return in 2027? That s…

Fun won out at Freedom 250 as IndyCar took over streets of Washington

IndyCar's Freedom 250 sparked debate ahead of Sunday's race in Washington, D.C., but for the three hours of racing, the sport was the big winner.

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Earlier this week, President Trump held the first IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. But the event is not without precedent.