Trump to take honorary lap before IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
President Trump's motorcade will perform an honorary lap along the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix route in Washington, DC, on Sunday. This event is set to commence just before the race, with festivities beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET and the green flag scheduled for shortly after 1 p.m. ET. The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix is known for featuring some of the fastest racecars in the world. The ceremonial lap by Trump precedes the day's racing events.
- •Trump's motorcade honors the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Sunday.
- •Festivities start at 11:30 a.m. ET with the race following at 1 p.m. ET.
- •The event takes place in Washington, DC.
- •The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix features some of the fastest racecars.
- 4:33 PMMotorsport.com — President Donald Trump to wave green flag and take 'lap of honor' before D.C. IndyCar race
- 10:57 PMFox News — President Trump reportedly will go on a lap of honor around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit - Fox News
- 10:07 PMNew York Post — Exclusive | Trump to take lap of honor ahead of IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix along National Mall - New York Post
"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 reading
"Trump's motorcade will reportedly complete a pre-race lap of honor at the NTT IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, DC.
"The green flag will wave shortly after 1 p.m. ET, with festivities due to begin at 11:30 a.m.
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 4:33 PMPresident 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 reading
- Fox NewsAug 18, 2026, 10:57 PMPresident Trump reportedly will go on a lap of honor around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit - Fox News
Trump's motorcade will reportedly complete a pre-race lap of honor at the NTT IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, DC.
- New York PostAug 18, 2026, 10:07 PMExclusive | Trump to take lap of honor ahead of IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix along National Mall - New York Post
The green flag will wave shortly after 1 p.m. ET, with festivities due to begin at 11:30 a.m.
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