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With a presidential election approaching in November, the IndyCar Series has made the decision to distance itself from the contest and disallow political branding on the cars that compete under its…
With the presidential election coming up in November, the IndyCar Series decided to prohibit political branding on cars racing at the upcoming Indianapolis 500, separating itself from the political contest. One entry planned to feature branding for both Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former president Donald Trump, but the request was denied by the series. As the largest single-day sporting event in the world, attracting over 300,000 fans, the Indy 500 is a prime opportunity for promoting presidential candidates through car branding. IndyCar’s decision reflects a wise move given the divisive nature of politics, as the series seeks to avoid alienating fans by steering clear of political endorsements. In a separate event, a planned appearance by Trump at a recent IndyCar race was canceled on short notice, underscoring the evolving relationship between motorsports and political figures.
