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Trump Order Clears IndyCar Freedom 250 for National Mall

8/22/2026

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IndyCar will hold the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on National Mall, the first race.
President Donald Trump issued a Jan. 30 executive order clearing the race’s path.
The 1.7-mile circuit runs 147 laps for a 250-mile distance, longest IndyCar street race since 1983.
Drivers will exceed 170 mph, with some estimates above 190 mph on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Preservationist Mary Okin warns vibrations over 130 dB could damage Cohen Building frescoes, though GSA says no risk.

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IndyCar will hold the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on National Mall, the first race.
President Donald Trump issued a Jan. 30 executive order clearing the race’s path.
The 1.7-mile circuit runs 147 laps for a 250-mile distance, longest IndyCar street race since 1983.
Drivers will exceed 170 mph, with some estimates above 190 mph on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Preservationist Mary Okin warns vibrations over 130 dB could damage Cohen Building frescoes, though GSA says no risk.