Donald Trump to lead lap of honor at Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Donald Trump is scheduled to lead a lap of honor at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. The race is a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, approved by Trump through an executive order earlier this year. The event features a 1.7-mile street circuit passing by notable landmarks including the National Mall and the U.S. Capitol. Organizers have extended the race distance to a full 250 miles, with practice and qualifying taking place on Saturday before the main event. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy mentioned the excitement for the race, citing the historic nature of the event since the last racing event in Washington was held in 1801.
- •Trump leads a lap of honor before the race.
- •Race features a 1.7-mile circuit in D.C.
- •Event celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
- •Full race extended to 250 miles this year.
- •Practice and qualifying occur Saturday before the main event.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Freedom 250 Grand Prix: Donald Trump set to play key role ‘in way that only he can’
"Donald Trump is set to lead a lap of honor around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix circuit before the race gets under way in Washington DC on Sunday. The president will reportedly take part in the pre-race parade in his motorcade.
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