President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to stage an IndyCar street race on and around Washington DC’s National Mall, turning one of the country’s most symbolically charged civic spaces into a temporary high speed circuit.

President Trump signs executive order initiating August event as part of America’s 250th Birthday bash.

“The Grand Prix is an unprecedented opportunity to celebrate our nation's proud racing pedigree, showcase the beauty of the National Mall, and generate millions in critical tourism revenue for the Capital,” a statement to NBC News said.

An executive order says the Freedom 250 will run near the National Mall in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Trump orders up IndyCar race for DC streets near National Mall as part of ‘Freedom 250’ celebration - Executive order mandating 'America250 Grand Prix' joins Trump's plan for UFC fight on White House

Trump directed the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday to designate a race route through Washington, D.C. and the National Mall for the purposes of conducting an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Aug.

Transportation chief Sean Duffy is reportedly pressing to host an IndyCar race around the National Mall in Washington for the America250 celebration. The post Sean Duffy Driven to Hold IndyCar Event Around National Mall in DC for America250 Celebration: Report first appeared on Mediaite.

IndyCar will hold a street race in D.C. this summer as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations. Here's what we know so far.