Trump Signs Order to Launch IndyCar Race in Washington for America’s 250th
Josef Newgarden watches from the pit area before the start practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on May 23, 2025. AP Photo/Michael Conroy WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 30 to host an IndyCar race in Washington, as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.