NASCAR-Style IndyCar Race Hits Pennsylvania Avenue After Trump Order

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will bring IndyCar racing to Pennsylvania Avenue, with the Capitol building serving as a backdrop. The event follows an executive order signed by President Trump in January that authorized the use of the iconic street for the race. The weekend-long event marks a historic shift for the avenue, typically reserved for parades and presidential motorcades. Organizers have not yet released a full schedule of practice laps, qualifying rounds, or the main race, but confirmed that the course will run directly in front of the Capitol. The executive order, issued earlier this year, cleared the way for the city to close the thoroughfare to regular traffic for the duration of the Grand Prix. Security and logistical plans are still being finalized, according to race officials. This is the first time a major open-wheel racing series has been staged on the federal street. The event is expected to draw large crowds, though officials have not announced ticketing details or capacity limits.