# 2026-02292: Celebrating American Greatness With American Motor Racing

2026-02292, Celebrating American Greatness With American Motor Racing, is a Federal Register presidential document from Executive Office of the President published 2026-02-04, effective 2026-01-30 (as of 2026-11-04).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02292
- As of: 2026-11-04
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02292
- Title: Celebrating American Greatness With American Motor Racing
- Type: Presidential Document
- Agencies: Executive Office of the President
- Citation: 91 FR 5211
- Published: 2026-02-04
- Effective: 2026-01-30
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-04

## Summary

The President is launching the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first-ever INDYCAR race in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Officials have 14 days to pick a race route around the National Mall, and they’ll fast-track all permits to make this high-speed event happen. This exciting race will bring new energy, visitors, and pride to the nation’s capital, marking a historic moment for American motor racing fans and the city alike.

## Effects PRIA read

- Permits Fast-Tracked for Freedom 250: benefit, medium. Officials ordered that all permits, approvals, and authorizations needed to plan, prepare for, and conduct the Freedom 250 Grand Prix be issued as expeditiously as possible. This fast-track applies to activities tied to the INDYCAR street race around the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- Transportation Secretary May Use Funds: benefit, medium. The Secretary of Transportation is directed to use available funds, consistent with law, to help facilitate presentation of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. The Secretary will also coordinate with the FAA to manage aerial photography and related permissions.
- Aerial Photography Allowed for Permitted Users: benefit, low. The order directs the Secretary of Transportation, working through the FAA, to take steps so that unmanned aircraft systems and other aerial photography means may be used by appropriately permitted individuals during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, provided nearby Government facilities are not compromi…
- Route Must Be Designated Within 14 Days: benefit, low. Within 14 days of the order, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Transportation must designate a route through Washington, D.C., suitable for an INDYCAR street race around the National Mall to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
- Roads and Bridges Must Be Maintained for Race Use: benefit, low. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Transportation, coordinating with the Mayor of Washington, D.C. as needed, shall ensure any roads, trails, or bridges to be used as part of the race course are properly maintained and capable of being used in that manner.

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## Sources
- [2026-02292 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/04/2026-02292/celebrating-american-greatness-with-american-motor-racing)
- [2026-02292 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-04/pdf/2026-02292.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02292 (as of 2026-11-04).