# IndyCar

President Trump has officially announced the Freedom [---] Grand Prix, an IndyCar street race to be held in Washington D.C. as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, sparking both excitement and significant debate.

### About IndyCar
IndyCar is a premier open-wheel auto racing series predominantly based in the United States.  

### Top IndyCar News
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"President Trump announced that an IndyCar race the Freedom [---] Grand Prix will be held through the streets of Washington D.C. as part of America President Trump announced that an IndyCar race the Freedom [---] Grand Prix will be held through the streets of Washington D.C. as part of America"  
[News Link](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-indycar-race-washington-dc-streets-pennsylvania-avenue/) [@CBSNews](/creator/x/CBSNews) 2026-01-31T04:33Z 9.1M followers, 83.6K engagements


"4 Takeaways From INDYCAR Freedom [---] Announcement FOX Sports The Freedom [---] will take place on the streets of Washington D.C. in August. We break down what to watch for ahead of the inaugural race"  
[News Link](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/motor/4-takeaways-indycar-freedom-250) [@FOXSports](/creator/x/FOXSports) 2026-01-30T22:53Z 2M followers, 31.2K engagements


"President Trump issues executive order to begin preparations for IndyCar race in Washington - Yahoo Sports The race would take place on Aug. [--] and be called the "Freedom [---] Grand Prix"  
[News Link](https://sports.yahoo.com/indycar/breaking-news/article/president-trump-issues-executive-order-to-begin-preparations-for-indycar-race-in-washington-dc-165507682.html) [@YahooSports](/creator/x/YahooSports) 2026-01-30T22:00Z 556.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Trump signs order for IndyCar race on National Mall in August - Washington Business Journal Trump signed an order to bring an IndyCar street race to the National Mall in August a free event expected to boost D.C"  
[News Link](https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2026/01/30/indycar-race-dc-national-mall-trump.html) [@bizjournals](/creator/x/bizjournals) 2026-01-30T20:45Z 51.2K followers, [---] engagements



### Top IndyCar Social Posts
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"President Trump has ordered the Interior and Transportation Departments to develop plans for an IndyCar race at the nation's capital to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Watch OAN Live on YouTube TV Today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OANN/status/2017644509400846511) [@OANN](/creator/x/OANN) 2026-01-31T17:01Z 2.3M followers, 14.7K engagements


"My guess at the layout of the IndyCar DC race based on these constraints: all roads at least [--] feet wide pit is located at the widest street (upper right part in the diagram) and adequate room for run-offs. Length = [----] mi. Paddock on the streets around Nat'l Gallery of Art"  
[X Link](https://x.com/iamskchow/status/2017640829524058314) [@iamskchow](/creator/x/iamskchow) 2026-01-31T16:47Z [---] followers, 19.2K engagements


"95% of motosport drivers are right leaning in their politic views but you lot are not ready to hear that indycar almost certainly told all of its drivers not to publicly disparage this race even if they disagreed with it but im absolutely still judging drivers who have commented positively about it. indycar almost certainly told all of its drivers not to publicly disparage this race even if they disagreed with it but im absolutely still judging drivers who have commented positively about it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/cytrusf1/status/2017634784340521149) [@cytrusf1](/creator/x/cytrusf1) 2026-01-31T16:23Z 15.6K followers, 100.3K engagements


"The logistical nightmare of planning a street race in [--] months. Street races with years of planning are already shit shows (Nashville Las Vegas). Not to mention the government is about to shut down and were planning a fucking IndyCar race @DreamyZackRacin Why do you hate it lets hear it @DreamyZackRacin Why do you hate it lets hear it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Zack_Racing/status/2017632403242529053) [@Zack_Racing](/creator/x/Zack_Racing) 2026-01-31T16:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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