Overview
- IndyCar and owner Roger Penske said they will organize the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in coordination with the White House and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
- Organizers are targeting the weekend of August 21–23, 2026, with some reports citing August 23 for the race day.
- The executive order directs the Transportation and Interior departments to design a route near the National Mall and to expedite required permits and approvals.
- Officials flagged unresolved issues including bans on commercial advertising on federal land, FAA approvals for aerial operations, detailed permitting, and financing.
- Bowser welcomed the event for its projected tourism boost, and organizers said the race would be free for the general public.