President Trump reportedly will go on a lap of honor around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit
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Key Points:
- The NTT IndyCar Series will hold the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 23 in Washington, DC, featuring a 1.7-mile street circuit that passes iconic landmarks like the US Capitol Building.
- President Donald Trump is expected to participate in a pre-race lap of honor as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States.
- Trump signed an executive order in January to collaborate with the DC Mayor's Office on the circuit's design and construction, making the race a late addition to the IndyCar schedule.
- Drivers Alex Palou, Felix Rosenqvist, and David Malukas have visited the White House to promote the event, with Malukas practicing pit stops near the White House.
- The race will start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 23, with pre-race coverage beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET on FOX.
