IndyCar

Melania Trump walked past an IndyCar in the White House Rose Garden on Thursday. The vehicle displayed her “Be Best” slogan.

Donald Trump hosted the IndyCar event in Washington D.C., featuring open-wheel race cars that approach 200 mph on a track where the speed limit is 25 mph. This was positioned as part of America's 250th birthday celebration, though critics noted the events put little focus on the country's specific history or founding. Roger Penske led the effort to stage the event and is paying for the vast majority of necessary road improvements.

Donald Trump hosted an IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, in Washington D.C., where open-wheel cars can reach speeds near 200 mph despite a 25 mph speed limit. The event is part of a series of gatherings organized by Trump marking America's semiquincentennial birthday, which will take place on a track spanning 250 miles over 147 laps.

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi tested the new IndyCar model at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, praising its design and performance. The car, set to debut in 2028, features a sleeker look, higher sidepods, and advanced cockpit technology. Both drivers highlighted improved comfort and racing potential despite rain affecting the session.

IndyCar unveiled its new IR-28 chassis, with Alexander Rossi testing it at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Rossi praised the smooth preparation process and highlighted the car's innovative features, marking it as the first new IndyCar since 2012. The IR-28 will debut in 2028 with updated engines from Chevrolet and Honda.

Preparations for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., are causing traffic disruptions and taxpayer-funded roadwork. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imports from 60 countries, including Canada and Mexico, while the administration seeks to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian nationals, threatening elder care workforce stability. Trump also plans to scale back protections for Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.

President Donald Trump previewed the first-of-its-kind America 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., set for August 22-23, featuring INDYCAR vehicles racing at speeds over 190 mph. The event, organized by Penske Corporation, will include a 1.7-mile course along Pennsylvania Avenue and the National Mall, with over 250,000 attendees expected.

President Donald Trump showcased INDYCAR vehicles for a first-of-its-kind race in Washington, D.C. in August 2023 as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. The event, organized with Penske Corporation, will feature high-speed racing on Pennsylvania Avenue and the National Mall, with free public access.

President Trump hosted top-ranking IndyCar drivers at the White House ahead of a street race scheduled to take place in the nation's capital in August.

Josef Newgarden remains in a walking boot as he recovers from a May Indy 500 crash and prepares for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix in Nashville on July 19. He had surgery in June but has not missed a race since the injury and remains competitive for the series title. Race founder Scott Borcetta praised Newgarden's resilience.