Washington, Aug. 21 -- Congressman Jefferson Shreve issued the following press release:
Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) released the following statement ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.:
"This weekend, INDYCAR will make history on the streets of our nation's capital. Drivers will race past monuments that tell America's story - and the country will see what Hoosiers have known for generations: There's nothing quite like INDYCAR racing!
"Race day is unlike anything else: the smell of fuel and hot asphalt. The roar down the straightaway - and a crowd holding its breath. It is engineering, innovation and competition on full display.
"Auto racing is woven into Indiana's identity. Bringing our proud tradition to Wa...