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IndyCar has announced an inaugural race on America’s National Mall, backed by an Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump.
IndyCar has announced the inaugural race on America’s National Mall backed by an Executive Order by President Donald Trump, naming it the Freedom 250 for the 2026 championship as an additional 18th round.
The event, held from August 21-23, will mark America’s 250th year of independence and takes place at the iconic National Mall, with landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Capitol Hill, and the White House making it a unique venue for IndyCar racing.
President Trump praised the speed and essence of American INDYCAR racing and the awe-inspiring drivers, expressing pride in the sport’s quintessentially American nature.
The race will be free to the public, with more details on the track to be unveiled later, Roger Penske, a US racing legend, also endorsed the event, emphasizing its importance in celebrating the country’s independence and the legacy of patriotism and innovation in American motorsports.
