"(George Walker IV/Seth Wenig/AP photos) Sean Duffy reportedly has a need for speed, right in the heart of D.C. The Trump transportation secretary, known for such out-there ideas as dress fancy to the airport and a workout space in terminals, is reportedly pressing to host an IndyCar race around the National Mall in Washington for the America250 celebration. Punchbowl News broke the news on Friday morning, saying:"
"The race would start at the Supreme Court and cover a full lap around the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial. Pit Row would be by the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. But hey, not so fast! As Punchbowl notes, any sort of event involving advertisement-plastered cars around the Capitol would require an OK from Congress, which seems a tough sell as Democrats would then have to get on board with the idea."
Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary, is reportedly pressing to host an IndyCar race around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the America250 celebration. The proposal would start at the Supreme Court and cover a full lap around the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial, with Pit Row located by the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The plan involves advertisement-plastered cars adjacent to the Capitol and therefore would require congressional approval. Congressional approval appears unlikely because Democrats would need to support the idea. IndyCar currently has four events scheduled in August but none in Washington, and IndyCar has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Read at www.mediaite.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]