President Trump hosted top-ranking IndyCar drivers at the White House ahead of the street race set to take place in the nation's capital next month.

The president plans a “Grand Prix showcase” Monday afternoon with reigning world champion Álex Palou and other big names in the sport ahead of the rare race in Washington.

Three of the biggest names in IndyCar joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House on July 13 to showcase the August 22-23 Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC