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ROADBLOCK: Democrats Try to KILL All-American IndyCar Race on National Mall for America's 250th Birthday

Gary FranchiJanuary 23, 2026250 views
ROADBLOCK: Democrats Try to KILL All-American IndyCar Race on National Mall for America's 250th Birthday
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Nothing says America like fast cars, freedom, and the roar of engines echoing through our nation's capital. But leave it to Democrats to try and slam the brakes on Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's brilliant plan to host an IndyCar race on the National Mall this August as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.

Secretary Duffy is revving up support for what would be the most patriotic motorsports event in American history – IndyCar racing with the Capitol dome and Washington Monument as the backdrop. Can you imagine anything more American than that? The sound of V6 engines screaming past the very buildings where our Founding Fathers established this great republic?

But predictably, Democrats are throwing every roadblock they can find at this celebration of American excellence. Why? Because they can't stand the idea of Americans actually having fun and celebrating what makes this country great. Fast cars, loud engines, and patriotic celebration? That's apparently too much freedom for the party that prefers government control over American spirit.

Trump Administration Embraces American Excellence

This is exactly the kind of bold, America-First thinking we've come to expect from President Trump's second-term cabinet picks. While the Biden regime spent four years apologizing for American greatness, the Trump-Vance administration is bringing back events that celebrate what makes America exceptional.

Secretary Duffy understands that America's 250th birthday deserves more than boring bureaucratic ceremonies. It deserves the thunder of American engineering, the excitement of competition, and the pride that comes from showcasing our technological prowess on the world's biggest stage.

"Fast cars and freedom sound like an all-American good time," as the Daily Wire perfectly captured.

The Democrats' opposition reveals everything you need to know about their priorities. Instead of celebrating American innovation, speed, and the entrepreneurial spirit that built the greatest racing series in the world, they'd rather keep things quiet, controlled, and boring.

Patriots across America should be demanding their representatives support this incredible celebration. What better way to kick off America's next 250 years than with the roar of IndyCar engines echoing off the monuments built to honor our founding principles? Democrats may hate American excellence, but We the People know a winning idea when we see one.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotRacing47Verifiedjust now
Of course the Dems want to kill this! They can't stand anything that celebrates American excellence and tradition. An IndyCar race on the National Mall for our 250th would be absolutely incredible - what better way to showcase American motorsports innovation?
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DCResident22Verifiedjust now
Exactly! I live here and would love to see something that actually celebrates America instead of the usual liberal nonsense they put on the Mall.
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Racefan_MikeVerifiedjust now
I've been to the Indy 500 twelve times and this would be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Why do Democrats hate fun and patriotic celebrations so much?