Washington, United States, Jan 30, 2026 (AFP) - Trump announces IndyCar race in Washington in August

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President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans to hold an IndyCar race in the US capital Washington in August to mark the 250th anniversary of the country's independence. "This is a very exciting thing that we're doing," Trump said in the Oval Office before signing an executive order confirming the race. "We're celebrating greatness with American motor racing." dk/md ...

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