President Trump has announced that an IndyCar race will be held on the streets of Washington D.C. this summer as part of celebrations marking America's 250th birthday. The event, dubbed the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, is expected to draw speeds of up to 200 miles per hour and feature a route that includes the National Mall.
The decision was signed into law by Trump in an executive order alongside IndyCar owner Roger Penske, who expressed his excitement about bringing the high-speed racing to D.C. The route will be designated by the Departments of Transportation and Interior within two weeks, with city officials working closely with race organizers to ensure a smooth event.
"This is going to be so exciting," Trump said, revealing that he loves racing despite not having much time to watch it. "I love the racing. I don't have a lot of time to watch it, but I love the racing." The president has stated that he urged organizers to pick the best route for the event, even if it meant more logistical complications.
While this is the first IndyCar race ever held on D.C.'s streets, Mayor Muriel Bowser described Washington as "the undisputed Sports Capital" and hinted at potential future events. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that the public will be able to attend for free, describing the event as a symbol of American freedom and speed.
The event is part of Trump's efforts to promote sports during his second term in office, following recent appearances at major NCAA football games and a UFC fight promotion on the White House grounds.
The decision was signed into law by Trump in an executive order alongside IndyCar owner Roger Penske, who expressed his excitement about bringing the high-speed racing to D.C. The route will be designated by the Departments of Transportation and Interior within two weeks, with city officials working closely with race organizers to ensure a smooth event.
"This is going to be so exciting," Trump said, revealing that he loves racing despite not having much time to watch it. "I love the racing. I don't have a lot of time to watch it, but I love the racing." The president has stated that he urged organizers to pick the best route for the event, even if it meant more logistical complications.
While this is the first IndyCar race ever held on D.C.'s streets, Mayor Muriel Bowser described Washington as "the undisputed Sports Capital" and hinted at potential future events. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that the public will be able to attend for free, describing the event as a symbol of American freedom and speed.
The event is part of Trump's efforts to promote sports during his second term in office, following recent appearances at major NCAA football games and a UFC fight promotion on the White House grounds.
I'm already imagining the chaos and the potential safety risks... Not to mention the noise pollution! And what about the National Mall's fragile infrastructure? I mean, we're talking major events here, not just a casual stroll. What if something goes wrong during the race? It's a recipe for disaster 
It's definitely a unique idea and kinda cool to think about watching speeds of up to 200mph down the National Mall! 
But omg, can you even imagine the traffic & safety concerns?! 
I'm all for promoting sports and events, but this one's got me wondering... what if something goes wrong?! 
And btw, I love how Trump is all about racing despite not having much time for it 
. It's gonna be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out... and if they can pull off the logistics without too many issues 
CAN YOU IMAGINE 200 MILES PER HOUR ON THE NATIONAL MALL?! IT'S LIKE A CULINARY DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN BUT I GUESS IT COULD BE PRETTY SICK FOR RACING FANS 
MAYOR BOWSER THINKS WASHINGTON IS THE "SPORTS CAPITAL" BUT I THINK SHE NEEDS TO GET OUT MORE AND CHECK THE FAN VIEWS ON THIS ONE 
im kinda excited bout this event i mean who doesnt love fast cars on the national mall tho? 
plus its gonna be so lit having all those speeds on our nation's capital streets 
. But hey, if anyone can make it work, it's Trump 
. Fingers crossed they'll get everything sorted out before the event 
! Can't wait to see how this all plays out 
#IndyCarRacingOnTheNationalMall #Freedom250GrandPrix #SportsInDC
It's like something out of a movie! But, for real though, have they thought about traffic and safety? Like, what if some dude loses control on the curve by the Washington Monument? 
IndyCar racing on D.C.'s streets? Good luck with that! 
Like, who else gets to host IndyCar racing on the National Mall? It's gonna be insane having those cars go 200 miles per hour on our streets! The logistics might be a bit crazy, but I'm all for it 
. Can't wait to see this event come together and show off what D.C. has to offer 
I don't know if this is such a good idea 