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IndyCars to Storm the National Mall in Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix 

Race car driver and IndyCar Series champion Josef Newgarden speaks at the press conference for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC on the National Mall on March 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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This summer, the National Mall will host IndyCars for the first-time ever Freedom 250 Grand Prix, with millions of visitors expected to pour into the nation’s capital to celebrate America’s birthday.  

Officials held a press conference last week to unveil both the Freedom 250 IndyCar and the racecourse that will wind through Washington, D.C. 

INDYCAR has revealed the official street course for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., set to race around the National Mall.Josef Newgarden: “This track is unlike any street circuit we’ve seen.”pic.twitter.com/6xdEiR3scP— Brandon Straka #WalkAway (@BrandonStraka) March 9, 2026

INDYCAR has revealed the official street course for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., set to race around the National Mall.Josef Newgarden: “This track is unlike any street circuit we’ve seen.”pic.twitter.com/6xdEiR3scP

In attendance were Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Ambassador Monica Crowley and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Also present were Penske President Bud Denker, Monumental Sports & Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis, Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks and IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden. 

Trump’s Executive Order 

President Donald Trump signed an executive order January 30 announcing the race: “I am pleased to announce the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.” which “will showcase the majesty of our great city as drivers navigate a track around our iconic national monuments in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.” 

American speed. American power. American GREATNESS. ???President Donald J. Trump just signed an Executive Order launching the FIRST-EVER IndyCar race through the streets of our Nation’s Capital: The Freedom 250 Grand Prix. pic.twitter.com/Q9gYqA00Vo— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 30, 2026

American speed. American power. American GREATNESS. ???President Donald J. Trump just signed an Executive Order launching the FIRST-EVER IndyCar race through the streets of our Nation’s Capital: The Freedom 250 Grand Prix. pic.twitter.com/Q9gYqA00Vo

In his order, Trump appointed Burgum and Duffy to designate the course route through D.C., and ensure “all permits, approvals, and other authorizations as are necessary to plan, prepare for, and conduct” the race. 

Shanks highlighted the administration’s efforts at the press conference when he said, “We’re here today because of President Trump’s executive order, which literally paved the way for this race to become a cornerstone of our national celebration. We want to thank the administration for recognizing that there is no better way to celebrate America 250 than by showcasing American speed and ingenuity on the streets of our capital.” 

The press conference centered on national identity and American heritage. 

Crowley tied the Freedom 250 to centuries of American celebratory traditions. She said, “America’s story is one of vision and courage, perseverance and speed. We do things fast in the United States of America,” and a race in our nation’s capital is the perfect way to celebrate. 

Bowser emphasized the importance of the event for D.C. “We are the sports capital. Very frequently people only think of us for monuments and memorials, and we want you to think of those too. But also think about our world-class sports and entertainment right here in D.C.” 

The race will take place Aug 22-23 through the streets of Washington, featuring a 1.7-mile, seven-turn course where IndyCars are expected to reach speeds of around 190 mph.  

The route will showcase America’s iconic landmarks, including the Smithsonian museums, the Washinton Monument, and the U.S. Capitol. 

From Pennsylvania Avenue to the National Mall.You’ve never seen @IndyCar like this. pic.twitter.com/YXxqWd7DE3— Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. (@Freedom250GP) March 9, 2026

From Pennsylvania Avenue to the National Mall.You’ve never seen @IndyCar like this. pic.twitter.com/YXxqWd7DE3

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will offer free general admission and be broadcast live on FOX.  

Newgarden praised the event, saying “This is the most unique thing I have ever seen in motorsports. I’ve been racing for 15 years professionally, and I’ve certainly done anything like this.” 

Former NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman reacted to the race on X, saying, “This is sooo cool.”  

This is sooo cool ?? https://t.co/eim5vyEeUO— Parker Kligerman (@pkligerman) March 9, 2026

This is sooo cool ?? https://t.co/eim5vyEeUO

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