President Trump to Lead Pre-Race Lap at IndyCar Freedom 250 in Washington D.C.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to kick off the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race in Washington D.C. by leading a traditional pre-race lap in his presidential limousine before the race begins on the city's streets.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 23, 2026 —
President Donald Trump is set to lead a ceremonial pre-race lap at the upcoming IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C. The event is scheduled to take place on the city’s streets.
The President is expected to drive his presidential limousine as part of a traditional pre-race lap. This lap will precede the official start of the Freedom 250 race.
Further details regarding the specific date and time of the pre-race lap and the commencement of the race were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by AP on apnews.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
