Palou and other NTT INDYCAR SERIES stars will make history this weekend in Washington, D.C., as the first-ever auto race around the National Mall will take place.A 1.7-mile circuit, which involves driving down Pennsylvania Avenue and seeing tons of national landmarks, will make up the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.Before the race takes place, Palou and other drivers including Pato O’Ward and Graham Rahal took time to answer questions on Thursday.
Palou was among those who were able to visit President Donald Trump in the White House in July ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPresident Donald Trump receives a racing helmet from reigning IndyCar series champion Alex Palou at a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase on West Executive Avenue between the West Wing of the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 13, 2026, in Washington, D.C.The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix car race, Aug.
22 and 23 on the National Mall, is part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.(Getty Images)Palou, who hails from Spain, was asked about his experience, and he knew the right word to describe it."Incredible," he responded.
"Honestly, that’s the only word that comes to mind.I remember the visit we did a month ago when I got invited to the White House.
I was like, ‘Really? For real?’ I was going to be able to go inside and just see how the Oval Office is, and just knowing the history that it has.RACER STING RAY ROBB GEARS UP FOR FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX: 'THIS IS MORE THAN JUST AN INDYCAR EVENT'"I know I’m not from this country, but this country has given me so much.Just the opportunity to be here as an IndyCar driver, a winner, a champion, and to create a family and build a family here in the U.S.
It’s been incredible."Palou even had a moment where he got sprayed with the president’s cologne."Just being able to be with the President and his team, being at the Oval Office.We got sprayed with Presidential c...