Trump to lead honorary lap at Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.

President Donald Trump will lead an honorary lap around a temporary street circuit in the nation’s capital on Sunday before 25 IndyCar drivers compete in the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a signature event marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. The race, scheduled for August 23, will transform streets surrounding the National Mall and Capitol Hill into a 1.66-mile track, making it the first professional motorsports competition ever held in Washington, D.C.

Trump is set to traverse the entire course in his presidential limousine, known as The Beast, as part of pre-race ceremonies that will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. EDT. The main event, the Freedom 250, will start shortly after 1:00 p.m., with practice and qualifying sessions held on Saturday. Drivers will complete 147 laps for a total distance of roughly 250 miles. The track begins near the Capitol building, runs down Pennsylvania Avenue, and winds past landmarks including the Lincoln Reflecting Pool and several Smithsonian museums.

The event was established through an executive order signed by Trump in January after congressional approval proved unattainable. It is organized by Freedom 250, an...