Trump will kick off the IndyCar race before cars zoom through Washington's streets
"Their beautiful cars are going to make freedom roar. This will be a freedom that's roaring like never before," Trump said at the White House earlier this month as he promoted the event.
The NTT IndyCar Series is set to race in Washington, D.C., in August 2026, with Chip Ganassi Racing leading the starting lineup. Alex Palou, who secured the pole for the 2026 event, will start on the front row, followed by Kyle Kirkwood. The second row will feature Scott McLaughlin and Christian Rasmussen. Notably, Alexander Rossi, Louis Foster, Rinus VeeKay, Marcus Ericsson, and Mick Schumacher all qualified 15th or worse for the race. This marks IndyCar's second consecutive weekend at a new venue.
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- IndyCar starting lineup for race in Washington D.C., in August 2026 sports.yahoo.com
