Trump hosts top IndyCar racers to promote D.C. streetrace

By: Amelia Twyman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 478

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump enlisted star IndyCar racers, a simulated pit stop and a pair of high-powered sports cars Monday as he sought to rev up excitement for a race around the nation’s capital next month.

Racers Álex Palou, Felix Rosenqvist and David Malukas and motorsports officials stood beside the president as he promoted the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a two-day event next month. They were joined by Roger Penske, founder and chairman of Michigan-based …

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