Trump gifted custom racing helmet at White House IndyCar event

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump hosted an event at the White House to promote the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race scheduled for August 22 and 23 in Washington, D.C. The Grand Prix, part of America's semiquincentennial celebration, will feature racing legends from NASCAR and IndyCar, with cars expected to reach speeds over 190 mph on Pennsylvania Avenue. During the showcase, Trump was joined by IndyCar champions Alex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist and observed a pit stop demonstration by a Freedom 250 race car. Penske Corporation CEO Roger Penske, whose company owns IndyCar, gifted Trump a custom red, white and blue helmet with a graphic of the White House. This event follows the UFC Freedom 250 fight, also hosted by Trump, and the Grand Prix will be the first-ever IndyCar race on the National Mall, offering free general admission despite potential traffic disruptions. In fullTrump goes vroom! Giddy president brings IndyCar best to White House for ‘Grand Prix’ announcementMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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