In-Town Press Pool #4: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase actually begins
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- Joe Reberkenny
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- Monday, July 13, 2026 2:20 PM
Three Indy car drivers (names to come) exited the EEOB to stand next to the President’s podium to “highway to the danger zone.”
The president exited the west wing at 2:00 PM to Eye of the tiger to fanfare of the Executive staff.
The President gave the drivers coins.
The President stood alongside Secretary Duffy, Roger Penske, Erik shanks from Fox sports, present of General Motors, among others.
Quotes from the President:
“Like no other race ever.”
“I don’t want to do what they did [racing]”
“Unprecedented events will take place in our nations capital.”
“What Sean Duffy has done is incredible”
Emphasized the economic success of the country and mentioned the success of Iran war
“The country is never done so well. Respected around the world…. Everything is being built in the country right now …. Strongest military in the world. You saw that in Venezuela”
“152,000” came to the America 250 Fourth of July celebration he said.
“Freedom roaring like never before”
Mentioned Duffy’s history as a world champion climbing trees.
The president Stopped speaking at 2:10 pm.
Duffy quotes:
“The tickets are free”
“We hope everyone comes. It’s going to be epic”
Thank you Mr. President… America loves you. Thank you for your leadership.”
Penske:
“We will be able to accommodate 100,000”
Presented the President with a helmet.
Car started at 2:16 and had its tires changed in 6 seconds.
The president stood outside shaking hands with the drivers and executives for a few minutes.
The president went back into the west wing at 2:19 pm.
He did not take any questions.
I will send the transcription in a following email.
Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his)
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