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AMERICAN CELEBRATION: Democrats Try to BLOCK IndyCar Race on National Mall for America's 250th Birthday

Gary FranchiJanuary 24, 2026141 views
AMERICAN CELEBRATION: Democrats Try to BLOCK IndyCar Race on National Mall for America's 250th Birthday
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While America prepares to celebrate its monumental 250th birthday in August, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing an absolutely brilliant idea that screams red, white, and blue: an IndyCar race roaring around our nation's capital on the National Mall.

But of course, Democrats are doing what they do best – standing in the way of American celebration and fun.

Picture this, Patriots: the world's fastest drivers tearing around the monuments that represent everything great about our Republic, celebrating a quarter-millennium of American exceptionalism with the roar of engines and the smell of burnt rubber. It doesn't get more American than that.

Fast Cars, Freedom, and the Founding Fathers

Secretary Duffy understands what makes America tick. This isn't just about racing – it's about showcasing American innovation, speed, and the pursuit of excellence that built this great nation. IndyCar represents the pinnacle of American motorsports engineering, and where better to display it than in the shadow of the Washington Monument?

The logistics might be complex, but since when have Americans backed down from a challenge? We put a man on the moon, built the greatest economy in human history, and defeated fascism twice. We can certainly figure out how to safely run a race around the National Mall.

"Fast cars and freedom sound like an all-American good time," perfectly captures the spirit of what this celebration should be about.

But predictably, the Democrat party of "no fun allowed" is throwing up roadblocks faster than you can say "green flag." These are the same people who want to ban gas stoves, force everyone into electric vehicles, and regulate the joy out of everything authentically American.

Why Democrats Hate American Celebrations

Democrats' opposition to this patriotic spectacle tells you everything you need to know about their priorities. They'd rather America's 250th birthday be some boring, sanitized affair that celebrates government bureaucracy instead of the innovation, risk-taking, and competitive spirit that made America the greatest nation on earth.

Secretary Duffy deserves massive credit for thinking outside the box and proposing something that would create lasting memories for millions of Americans. This is exactly the kind of bold, America-first thinking we need from the Trump administration.

Will Democrats continue standing in the way of celebrating American greatness, or will common sense prevail? Patriots know the answer – it's time to let freedom and fast cars fly on the National Mall.

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Gary Franchi

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

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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
Typical Democrat playbook - block anything that might make Americans feel proud of their country. They'd rather we focus on what's wrong than celebrate what's right about America.
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GrandpaJoe1974Verifiedjust now
This is ridiculous! I remember going to the Bicentennial celebrations in 1976 with my kids - it was amazing and brought the whole country together. Why can't we do the same for our 250th?
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SmallTownUSAVerifiedjust now
Let me guess - they're worried about the 'carbon footprint' or some other woke nonsense. Meanwhile they flew private jets to the climate summit last year.
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CommonSenseVoterVerifiedjust now
The hypocrisy is unreal with these people!
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RacingFan2024Verifiedjust now
What's their actual reasoning for blocking this? I mean, what possible objection could they have to an IndyCar race celebrating America's 250th?
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PatriotMom47Verifiedjust now
Of course they are! The Democrats can't stand anything that celebrates America or brings people together in patriotic unity. This IndyCar race would be an amazing way to kick off our 250th birthday!
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FreedomRider88Verifiedjust now
Exactly right! They'd rather have another climate protest than celebrate the greatest nation on earth.
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RedWhiteBlue45Verifiedjust now
This would be EPIC on the National Mall! Come on, it's our 250th birthday - let's party like Americans!
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VeteranDad52Verifiedjust now
I served 22 years in the Navy and this makes my blood boil. We should be celebrating America's birthday with everything we've got, not letting partisan politics get in the way.
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MilitarySpouseVerifiedjust now
Thank you for your service! My husband agrees 100% - this should be above politics.