Celebrating American Greatness With American Motor Racing

Executive Order 14381 of January 30, 2026

Celebrating American Greatness With American
Motor Racing

By the authority vested in me as President by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of
America, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. For over 100 years,
American INDYCAR racing has set the pace for motor
sports. With speeds topping over 200 miles per hour,
the cars and drivers inspire awe and respect in all who
watch this quintessentially American sport. It has
given us racing legends such as A.J. Foyt and Mario
Andretti, and continues to thrill every Memorial Day
weekend when people travel from across the globe to the
Indianapolis 500, the largest single-day sporting event
in the world.

INDYCAR racing is a source of pride and entertainment
for our Nation, which is why I am pleased to announce
the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. This
race, the first motor race ever to be held in our
Nation's capital near the National Mall, will showcase
the majesty of our great city as drivers navigate a
track around our iconic national monuments in
celebration of America's 250th birthday.

Sec. 2. Designating the Race Route. Within 14 days of
the date of this order, the Secretary of the Interior
and the Secretary of Transportation shall designate a
route through Washington, D.C., that is suitable for
conducting an INDYCAR street race and that will
showcase the majesty of our capital city in celebration
of the 250th anniversary of America's independence.

Sec. 3. Permits and Approvals. The Secretary of the
Interior and the Secretary of Transportation shall take
steps to ensure that all permits, approvals, and other
authorizations as are necessary to plan, prepare for,
and conduct the Freedom 250 Grand Prix are issued and
granted as expeditiously as possible. Such steps may
include the Secretary of the Interior considering the
Freedom 250 Grand Prix to be a “special event” under
36 C.F.R. 7.96(g), as amended by 90 Fed. Reg. 25498
(temporary rule re: National Capital Region; America250
Events), if the Secretary of the Interior deems it
necessary and appropriate. The Secretary of
Transportation shall use available funds to help
facilitate the presentation of the race, consistent
with applicable law and as deemed appropriate by the
Secretary of Transportation, and, working with and
through the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration, take steps to ensure that unmanned
aircraft systems and other means of aerial photography
may be utilized by appropriately permitted individuals
to enhance the public's enjoyment of the race and to
celebrate the beauty of the Nation's capital without
compromising nearby Government facilities. The
Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of
Transportation, in coordination with the Mayor of
Washington, D.C., as needed, shall ensure that any
roads, trails, or bridges to be used as part of the
race course are properly maintained and capable of
being used in such a manner.

Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order
shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or
the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

    (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with
applicable law and subject to the availability of
appropriations.
    (c) This order is not intended to, and does not,
create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural,
enforceable at law or in equity by any party against
the United States, its departments, agencies, or
entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any
other person.
    (d) The costs for publication of this order shall
be borne by the Department of the Interior.

    (Presidential Sig.)

THE WHITE HOUSE,

    January 30, 2026.