Trump’s Freedom 250 race sparks fears for priceless museum treasures

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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePenske Corporation CEO Roger Penske (R) and IndyCar series champion Alex Palou (L) presents Trump (C) with a race helmet during a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase (Getty)The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. is implementing measures to protect its artwork from potential vibrations during the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The race, backed by Donald Trump, will feature NASCAR and IndyCar legends reaching speeds up to 185 mph on a 1.7-mile course that surrounds the gallery and other historic institutions. Following an extensive vibration study, the gallery has implemented safety protocols, including moving some artworks away from the building side facing the racetrack. Preservationists have voiced concerns about the significant risk high-speed racing poses to delicate art and historic structures, warning of potential damage from vibrations. Event organizers assert their strong safety record for urban races, while a previous study suggested that foot traffic in a museum could cause more vibrations than a NASCAR event. In fullNational Gallery moves to protect artwork from Trump’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix vibrationsMore 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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