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Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Coverage of Freedom 250 Grand Prix in the Nexus archive.
- Trump hosts top IndyCar racers to promote D.C. streetrace
President Donald Trump hosted a showcase event with IndyCar racers and officials to promote the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a D.C. streetrace planned for August 2026 as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration. The event featured drivers like Álex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist, Roger Penske, and a simulated pit stop, with Trump emphasizing the collaboration to create a historic racing experience.