President Donald Trump to wave green flag and take 'lap of honor' before D.C. IndyCar race
U.S. President Donald Trump has been directly involved in the preparation for the IndyCar race on the streets of Washington D.C. this weekend, called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. He signed an executive order in January of this year, instructing his administration to make the race happen as part of celebrations for the 250-year anniversary for the USA. Well, the race weekend has finally ... Keep…
President Donald Trump is set to wave the green flag and take a lap of honor before the upcoming IndyCar race, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, in Washington D.C. The race, celebrating the USA's 250th anniversary, will be held over a 1.7-mile street course encompassing notable landmarks. Trump, who signed an executive order in January to ensure the race's occurrence, will wave the green flag on Sunday, while Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy will wave the checkered flag.
The Beast, a heavily armored presidential limo, will be driven by Trump as he takes the lap, with a full motorcade following suit. First Lady Melania Trump will also attend the race. The event, reported by the NY Post, mirrors Trump's previous lap of honor appearances at the Daytona 500 in 2020 and 2025, as well as the 2024 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
The IndyCar race will feature 147 laps, with the FAA closing airspace above Reagan National Airport from 10:15am to 1:15pm EST ahead of the event.
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