Overview
- The Department of Transportation, led by Secretary Sean Duffy, is promoting an IndyCar event around the National Mall as part of America250 and seeking backing on Capitol Hill.
- IndyCar said it is in discussions with President Trump and the DOT about a Washington street race and is evaluating feasibility with many steps still unresolved.
- A late‑August date is under consideration, with Aug. 21 identified as an open slot and some reports mentioning Aug. 23, but no race has been approved or scheduled.
- The draft layout would start near the Supreme Court, loop the National Mall past major monuments, and place pit operations by the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Because cars carry sponsor logos, Congress would need to address the Capitol‑grounds advertising ban, as Democrats raise security and logistics concerns and Trump blames Sen. Chuck Schumer, who says he has not taken a position.