{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://shreve.house.gov/media/press-releases/shreve-leads-indiana-delegation-resolution-supporting-freedom-250-grand-prix", "Shreve Leads Indiana Delegation Resolution Supporting Freedom 250 Grand Prix", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Jefferson Shreve", "S001229", "shreve.house.gov", "shreve", "https://shreve.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) today introduced a resolution expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first INDYCAR race ever held in the nation\u2019s capital. Scheduled for Aug. 21-23, 2026, the event will bring one of Indiana\u2019s signature traditions to Washington as part of America's 250th anniversary.\n\nEach Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world attend the Indianapolis 500, the world\u2019s largest single-day sporting event. This August, that Hoosier tradition comes to Washington, where INDYCAR drivers will race past some of the nation\u2019s most recognizable landmarks on a street course surrounding the National Mall.\n\nThe resolution is cosponsored by every Indiana Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, underscoring the delegation\u2019s unified support for showcasing Indiana\u2019s motorsports heritage during America\u2019s 250th anniversary. Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), chairman of the Congressional Motorsports Caucus and the National Republican Congressional Committee, also joined as a cosponsor.\n\n\u201cRacing is Indiana\u2019s gift to American sport,\u201d said Rep. Jefferson Shreve (IN-06). \u201cFor the first time, INDYCAR will race through the streets of our nation\u2019s capital during America\u2019s 250th anniversary. Few sports better showcase American innovation, precision and determination. It\u2019s fitting that an Indiana tradition will help celebrate this milestone in our nation\u2019s history.\u201d\n\n\u201cMotorsports represent the best of American grit, innovation, and our people\u2019s competitive spirit. The industry also drives about $69.2 billion in economic impact, supports more than 318,000 jobs, and generates roughly $8.2 billion in tax revenue each year.\u201d said Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-09). \u201cAs a lifelong racing fan, I can\u2019t think of a better way to celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday than bringing racing to our nation\u2019s capital for the first time.\u201d\n\n\u201cThere's no better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday than with the roar of INDYCAR engines racing past our most iconic monuments. I'm excited for the nation to see the same passion for racing that has defined Indiana for generations on full display in Washington,\u201d said Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-02).\n\n\u201cHaving the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C. to celebrate our country\u2019s history is a true showing of a uniquely Hoosier tradition on the national stage,\u201d said Rep. Marlin Stutzman (IN-03). \u201cThe nation will watch in awe as these incredible machines weave their way between the monuments and museums that highlight American historical triumphs. Thanks to President Trump for making this amazing spectacle possible.\u201d\n\n\"The Indianapolis 500 is a staple of American culture and history. Every year, the best racers in the world circle the Brickyard at breathtaking speeds. Now, the Hoosier State will bring this iconic event to our nation\u2019s capital with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix,\u201d said Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04). \u201cThis momentous event is about becoming better, faster, and more resilient, much like our great nation. I\u2019m ready to celebrate America's 250th at the racetrack in Washington and look forward to great chapters still to come.\"\n\n\u201cAs we celebrate America\u2019s 250th anniversary, we are proud to showcase Indiana\u2019s racing heritage - a testament to the innovation and spirit of freedom that define our Republic,\u201d said Rep. Victoria Spartz (IN-05).\n\n\u201cWashington, D.C. and its visitors will finally get a first-hand experience of what Hoosiers have been celebrating for over 100 years, an INDYCAR racing extravaganza!\u201dsaid Rep. Mark Messmer (IN-08). \u201cI applaud President Trump and the America250 organizers for bringing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix to the local streets of our nation\u2019s capital! Indiana is proud to share this beloved pastime with all Americans!\u201d\n\n\"The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is a fitting tribute to Indiana\u2019s proud legacy as the home of American motorsports. For generations, INDYCAR racing has showcased the innovation, grit, determination, and excellence that define our state and our nation,\u201d said Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09). \u201cAs we commemorate America\u2019s 250th birthday, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix honors that legacy while celebrating an exciting racing tradition that continues to inspire Americans and the world today.\"", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://shreve.house.gov/media/press-releases/shreve-leads-indiana-delegation-resolution-supporting-freedom-250-grand-prix"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.1330170091241598, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}