IndyCar visits the White House ahead of Freedom 250

IndyCar Series owner Roger Penske, Freedom 250 Grand Prix chairman Bud Denker, FOX Sports CEO Eric Shanks, reigning Drivers’ champion Alex Palou, 2026 Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, and Penske driver David Malukas paid a visit to the White House on Monday, where President Donald Trump and other members of his cabinet witnessed a pit stop demonstration performed by Malukas and Penske crew members.

“Incredible day, and one I’ll never forget,” said Malukas. “It was my first time getting to see the White House and truly see it, getting a special tour from the President. It was such a cool experience to do an IndyCar pit stop for the first time at the White House.

"I think, for all the drivers, this is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience to celebrate America's 250th, and I can't think of any other better way to do it than here in Washington D.C. at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.”

The promotional visit comes just over one month out from the inaugural two-day event set for the weekend of August 22-23, using a 1.7-mile street course laid out around the National Mall.