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Trump Authorizes August IndyCar Race in Washington, D.C.

The White House cast the event as a highlight of the United States' 250th independence celebrations.

Overview

  • The president unveiled the plan in the Oval Office and signed a directive to authorize the race.
  • No details about the course layout were provided at the announcement.
  • Trump called the plan "a very exciting thing" in brief remarks.
  • Washington has not been part of IndyCar’s regular calendar to date.
  • Races in politically or historically significant cities are uncommon for the series.