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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Dobkin

Trump gifted custom racing helmet at White House IndyCar event

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  • President 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.

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