President Donald Trump has ordered that the streets of the nations capital be transformed into a high-speed IndyCar circuit as part of this years celebration of Americas 250th birthday.
According to WND, the executive order directs that an IndyCar race be staged for the first time in Washington, D.C., on a temporary street course stretching from Capitol Hill to the Lincoln Memorial and looping around the National Mall. The precise layout is still being finalized, but the mandate is clear: the nations capital will serve as both racetrack and patriotic backdrop.
A statement from American Cars and Racing explained that Trumps directive instructs the Departments of the Interior and Transportation to designate a suitable race route that showcases the majesty of Washington, D.C. and its iconic national monuments. The order further calls for the issuance of all necessary permits and authorizes federal funds to move the project from concept to reality.
IndyCar titan Roger Penske was on hand for the signing and emphasized that the event will receive first-class national coverage. He pointed to the series broadcast partner, noting, Believe me, what they did for us at Indy this past year (Foxs first year broadcasting the Indy 500), theyre going to take that and put it on steroids, really, and take it to the next level, he said.
The race weekend is scheduled for Aug. 21-23, positioning the spectacle as a late-summer capstone to the semiquincentennial festivities. For an administration that has consistently highlighted American exceptionalism, the symbolism of roaring American-built machines circling the monuments of the Republic is unmistakable.
An announcement from the White House said Trumps actions are bringing world-class American motor racing to the heart of the Nations capital to celebrate our history, inspire future generations, and highlight the enduring spirit of American innovation and achievement. The statement added that American INDYCAR racing has thrilled Americans for over a century, producing legends like A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti and drawing global attention to the Indianapolis 500 each Memorial Day weekend.
The White House also underscored the political promise being kept, stating, President Trump is fulfilling his campaign promise to give Americas founding in 1776 the incredible anniversary it truly deserves.' In an era when the Left often fixates on Americas flaws, this initiative unapologetically centers national pride, technological prowess, and private-sector excellence as fitting tributes to the Founders vision.
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