Newsweek is reporting that President Donald Trump has created the "Freedom 250 Grand Prix," an IndyCar race set to take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event, scheduled for 1:10 p.m. today, will feature 25 IndyCars completing 147 laps around the National Mall, described as the "bluest city in the country." Newsweek said the race itself is less significant than the "culture clash" it represents, suggesting this aspect is one of the most promising things about the event. The publication noted that the president's history with IndyCar racing extends back years.
