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1/30/2026 |  Trump orders up IndyCar race on the streets of Washington for 'America250 Grand Prix' (NBC Sports) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday aimed at launching an IndyCar race on the streets of the District of Columbia this summer during the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

1/30/2026 |  President Trump issues executive order to begin preparations for IndyCar race in Washington (Yahoo Sports) Could an IndyCar Series race in Washington actually happen?
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Friday to go forward with preparations for an Aug. 23 race. The “Freedom 250 Grand Prix” would take place near the National Mall. IndyCar Series owner Roger Penske was in attendance at the signing ceremony.

1/30/2026 |  IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. will prove a logistical challenge for teams, series (Yardbarker) IndyCar, on Friday, in conjunction with President Donald Trump, announced that a street race in Washington, D.C., will be held in August. 
The race, dubbed the Freedom 250, is an additional 18th event added to the 2026 IndyCar calendar and will be held on a course "through Washington D.C. and the National Mall," per IndyCar. 

1/27/2026 |  Inside The Garage: Potentially Wild Free Agency Tops 2026 NASCAR Storylines (Fox Sports) The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off (weather permitting) this weekend with the exhibition Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.
And take a good look at the starting lineup because it’s quite possible the lineup in 2027 could look quite different.
While only two drivers in 2026 have new Cup rides (rookie Connor Zilisch in at Trackhouse, replacing Daniel Suarez, who has replaced Justin Haley at Spire Motorsports), there could be many more changes in the next offseason.

1/27/2026 |  Will Christian Horner make F1 return as Alpine owner? (Insider Sport) The former Red Bull Team Principal could make a return to F1 as an owner in Alpine after just six months from his controversial exit. 
Christian Horner, former Team Principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing, is reportedly set for a return to Formula One as part of an investment group seeking a share in Alpine F1.