President Trump signs executive order bringing IndyCar race to DC for America250

President Donald Trump, joined by IndyCar team owner and chairperson Roger Penske, signs an executive order in the Oval Office on Friday to bring a race to Washington, D.C., as part of the America250 celebrations.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to bring IndyCar to the streets of Washington, D.C. for America250 celebrations. 

Trump was joined by IndyCar owner and chairperson Roger Penske, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in the Oval Office to announce efforts to organize an IndyCar race in Washington. D.C., later this summer. The event highlights another sporting event organized by the Trump administration in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary. 

"We're celebrating ‘Greatness with American Motor Racing,’ that's going to be the name of the event," Trump said, adding that the event will take place from Aug. 21-23.

President Donald Trump speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House. The event took place in Washington, on Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

"It's going to be so exciting. And, I love the race. I don't have a lot of time to watch it, but I love the racing," the president said.

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The president said the potential attendance could "set a record for racing."

IndyCar owner and chairperson Roger Penske added, "This is a really amazing time for us, as a company, to support the 250th anniversary for the country. And there's no better way for us to bring automotive and speed into the D.C. area and to have the opportunity to be able to compete here where there are IndyCars."

"As you know, we own the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and we are taking that