Trump to wave green flag at IndyCar race in Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington on Sunday. This event celebrates America's 250th birthday and features a course that runs past iconic landmarks. Trump initiated the race as part of the anniversary commemorations. Alex Palou, who has six wins this season, will start from pole position in a field of 25 drivers racing 147 laps. The event is expected to attract 100,000 attendees and showcases IndyCar's expansion beyond traditional venues.
- •Trump will wave the green flag at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
- •The race features a 1.7-mile course through Washington's landmarks.
- •Alex Palou seeks his fourth consecutive season title.
- •IndyCar expects 100,000 spectators for the event.
- •The total cost to stage the race is $35 million.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Trump arrives at high-speed IndyCar race through Washington's streets
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Trump set for starring role at Washington's debut IndyCar race
"US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag to launch Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.Trump, 80, is expected to take a lap of the course in his armored limousine known as "The Beast" and wave the green flag at the start-finish line in front of the US Capitol building, with military flyovers before the start of the 250-mile event.
"The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:03 PMTrump arrives at high-speed IndyCar race through Washington's streets
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:33 PMTrump set for starring role at Washington's debut IndyCar race
US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag to launch Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.Trump, 80, is expected to take a lap of the course in his armored limousine known as "The Beast" and wave the green flag at the start-finish line in front of the US Capitol building, with military flyovers before the start of the 250-mile event.
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