Celebrating American Greatness With American Motor Racing

This creates the first-ever major motor race around the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, raising national visibility and local engagement.

What the order does ​

• Orders Interior and Transportation Secretaries to designate a D.C. route for the race within 14 days.
• Directs federal agencies to fast-track all required permits and approvals for the event.
• Authorizes the race to be treated as a special event to expedite logistics and oversight.
• Allocates federal funds, as appropriate, to support staging the race.
• Directs coordination to allow permitted aerial photography for public enjoyment, while securing government facilities.
• Requires roadways, trails, and bridges used in the race to be maintained for safe use.

Who it affects ​

• Federal agencies involved in permitting and infrastructure.
• INDYCAR organizers, teams, and drivers.
• Residents and visitors in Washington, D.C.
• Media and licensed aerial photographers.

Context ​

Intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with a high-profile public event.