Team Penske
Coverage of Team Penske in the Nexus archive.
- Race cars speed through D.C. in finale of Trump-backed Freedom 250 series
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix brought IndyCar racing to Washington, D.C., as the finale of a series promoted by President Donald Trump for the nation's 250th anniversary. The race covered a 1.66-mile course down Pennsylvania and Independence avenues through the National Mall. Highlights included a motorcade led by President Trump and flyovers featuring B-2 bombers and Air Force One.
- Race cars speed through D.C. in finale of Trump-backed Freedom 250 series
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the final event of a series organized by President Donald Trump to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, took place in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Over two dozen IndyCar racers traveled a 1.66-mile course down Pennsylvania and Independence avenues. The event featured military displays, including flyovers by Air Force One and B-2 bombers.