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IndyCar on the National Mall? The Bold Plan for a D.C. Grand Prix

Posted by Chris Colgan on January 26th, 2026

The nation’s capital might soon trade the sound of political debate for the roar of 12,000-RPM engines. According to the Washington Business Journal, the Trump administration is making a significant push to host an IndyCar race directly on the National Mall this summer.

As Washington, D.C. prepares for America’s 250th birthday celebration, this proposed "Grand Prix" is emerging as one of the most ambitious and debated events on the calendar.

The Vision: Racing Past Monuments

Led by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the proposal envisions a world-class street circuit that weaves through the heart of American history. Reports from The Indianapolis Star and Punchbowl News outline a route that is nothing short of iconic:

• The Start Line:…

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