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IndyCar champion and Indy 500 winner Will Power spoke exclusively to RacingNews365 on the series upcoming race in Washington, D.C.
Will Power believes the upcoming IndyCar race in Washington, D.C will be a “huge deal” for the series following Donald Trump’s executive order for a ‘Freedom 250’ race around the US capital in August.
President Trump’s order directs the federal government to prepare for the race, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, but challenges like track design, infrastructure, and advertising regulations on the National Mall remain.
A waiver from Congress is needed to bypass a 2003 law banning ads on the Mall, with only six-and-a-half months to organize staff and logistics for the event.
Power, excited for the race on the new street course, expects high visibility for IndyCar, although he believes the Indy 500 will still hold its iconic status in comparison.
Impressed by the quick planning, Power acknowledges the difficulty of setting up a street race but is optimistic about the unique opportunity for the series.
