NASCAR chief mocked by President Trump in the Oval Office

NASCAR team owner Roger Penske was mocked by President Donald Trump yesterday while inside the Oval Office.

It was all in good spirit, of course, with Trump having been seemingly unimpressed with Team Penske's record at the Daytona 500.

"Didn't you win the Daytona 500?" Trump asked Penske. "Yes," he replied.

"How many times?" Trump continued. "Four times," Penske replied.

"That's all?! That's terrible, I can't believe it," the President finished as all of those present began to laugh.

Just wait until you find out that Team Penske has actually only won three Daytona 500s, with wins in 2008, 2015 and 2022 with Ryan Newman, Joey Logano and Austin Cindric, respectively.

IndyCar lands Washington race

Despite NASCAR and the Daytona 500 having been on Trump's mind during the above exchange, Penske was present at the White House in an IndyCar ownership capacity.

Exciting news for the open-wheel series dropped on Friday, with President Trump signing an executive order to designate a race route through Washington D.C. in order to hold an IndyCar race this year!

IndyCar says that the event is set to go ahead in the summer on August 21-23, leaving them just seven months to get everything prepared.

“INDYCAR racing is a source of pride and entertainment for our Nation, which is why I am pleased to announce the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.” said President Trump via the executive order.

“This race, the first motor race ever to be held in our Nation’s capital near the National Mall, will showcase the majesty of our great city as drivers navigate a track around our iconic national monuments in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.”

Penske himself said in a press release: “President Trump has bestowed an incredible distinction upon our sport, and we’re grateful for his trust and support as INDYCAR prepares to honor our country with a tremendous racing spectacle.

“This will be a truly memorable event that celebrates our country’s independence and the legacy of patriotism, innovation, and excellence that powers motorsports across America.”