President Trump on Friday signed an executive order “launching the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.” “The first ever INDYCAR street race in the Nation’s capital, to be held near the National Mall in honor of America’s 250th birthday,” a release read. Watch the signing below: BREAKING: President Trump has just signed an executive order planning an INDYCAR RACE on the streets of Washington, DC for America’s 250th Birthday celebration The Freedom250 Grand Prix will take place August 21-23 Epic! pic.twitter.com/lLSmju8U3e — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 30, 2026 INDYCAR.com shared: An executive order signed today by President Donald J. Trump directed the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday to designate a race route through Washington, D.C. and the National Mall for the purposes of conducting an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Aug. 21-23, 2026. The event will recognize the historic milestone of America’s independence in addition to celebrating the unparalleled tradition and legacy of America’s motorsports industry. “INDYCAR racing is a source of pride and entertainment for our Nation, which is why I am pleased to announce the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.” said President Trump via the executive order. “This race, the first motor race ever to be held in our Nation’s capital near the National Mall, 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.” “For over one hundred years, American INDYCAR racing has set the pace for motorsports,” Trump said. “With speeds topping over 200 miles per hour, the cars and drivers inspire awe and respect in all who watch this quintessentially American sport,” he added. “American speed. American power. American GREATNESS,” The White House stated. 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 WJLA has more: According to the Trump Administration, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will see cars racing near the National Mall. “We’re celebrating greatness with American motor racing,” Trump said. “It’s going to be so exciting.” The order directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Transportation to “designate a suitable race route that showcases the majesty of Washington, D.C., and its iconic national monuments,” according to a White House news release. It also “directs the Administration to coordinate with the Mayor of Washington, D.C. to ensure that any roads, trails, or bridges are properly maintained and capable of being used as part of the race course.” “To think, (cars going) 190 mph down Pennsylvania Avenue — this is going to be wild,” said Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. The last time there was a race in D.C. was 1801 when Thomas Jefferson held a horse race, according to Duffy. “Now we’re going to do a real race,” he added. “We couldn’t be more excited about this.” Read the full White House release HERE. Thoughts?