Executive order establishes road race for 23 August
Indycar says route will include National Mall
America 250 plans also include UFC fight at White House
The streets of Washington DC will host an Indycar race this summer as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday, Donald Trump announced Friday, relishing the prospect of vehicles roaring past the White House at speeds approaching 200mph.
Trump signed an executive order establishing the race on 23 August alongside Roger Penske, owner of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indycar and teams in multiple racing series including Nascar.
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