Freedom 250 will be 'economic benefit” to Washington D.C. says Roger Penske

Joey Barnes Fri, January 30, 2026 at 6:53 PM UTC·3 min read Roger Penske believes the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be a significant financial gain for Washington D.C. On Friday morning, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order for the purposes of bringing an IndyCar race to the area, including the National Mall, as part of celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The race is set for Aug. 21-23.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement While various items, such as the track layout, will be revealed “in the coming weeks,” per an IndyCar representative, some details have emerged via the announcement. Photo by: Annabelle Gordon / AFP via Getty Images Following the signing of the executive...