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IndyCar race comes to Washington, tracing a city reshaped by Trump

The inaugural street race will reach 185 miles per hour and pass the National Archives, as organizers tie it to 250th anniversary celebrations.

  • President Donald Trump will cap off the 250th anniversary celebrations with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an auto race weaving through Washington streets on Saturday and Sunday. This first-of-its-kind event showcases the transformation of the capital and federal government during Trump's second term.
  • Racecars will travel up to 185 miles per hour down Pennsylvania Avenue, passing the National Archives and Capitol. IndyCar officials welded down manhole covers and installed chain-link fences to secure the perimeter for the historic event.
  • The National Gallery performed a vibration study to assess if nearby racecars might damage structural integrity or artwork. Meanwhile, The Trump administration recently criticized The Smithsonian, accusing the institution of attempting to rewrite history as "irredeemably flawed."
  • Eliminating roughly 70% of its staff, the Department of Government Efficiency has forced The Education Department to cede its Lyndon Baines Johnson Building to the Energy Department in the coming weeks. FBI Director Kash Patel separately plans to permanently close the Hoover Building.
  • At every turn, signs of the "America First" agenda reshape Washington, from museum changes to mass federal agency firings. This summer, the capital has hosted high-profile events like the FIFA World Cup fan festival alongside ongoing political battles over national landmarks.
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Motorsport-Magazin.com broke the news on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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