Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Mario Andretti — an American icon, pioneer and legend in motorsports.

Mario Andretti's American Dream story is especially compelling because it goes beyond motorsports. His family's experience as refugees, their emigration to the United States, and his rise to become one of the greatest race car drivers in history make him a powerful example of perseverance and opportunity.

The conversation also focuses on Mario's journey from communist Yugoslavia to America and taking a visit to his birthplace in Montona, Italy (ceded to Yugoslavia in 1945 after WWII and now present day Motovun, Croatia). His family lost over 2,100 acres of ancestral land when the communists took over the Istrian peninsula in the northern Adriatic region. Through hard work, perseverance, risk-taking and the pursuit of excellence fueled by creativity and innovation, Mario was more than a pioneer and high-achiever.

Mario's professional record when reflecting on his stellar career includes 111 major professional race wins.

Mario Andretti remains the only driver ever to win all three of these prestigious races:

• Daytona 500
• Indianapolis 500
• A Formula One Grand Prix

President Trump formally recognized Andretti's legendary racing career as an inspiration for the America's 250th Anniversary celebration through the forthcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix that will take place on August 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.

From the White House

CELEBRATING AMERICAN GREATNESS WITH AMERICAN MOTOR RACING

From President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order launching the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. – the first ever INDYCAR street race in the Nation’s capital, to be held near the National Mall in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

SHOWCASING AMERICA’S MOTORSPORT LEGACY:
President Trump is bringing world-class American motor racing to the heart of the Nation’s capital to celebrate our history, inspire future generations, and highlight the enduring spirit of American innovation and achievement.

• American INDYCAR racing has thrilled Americans for over a century, producing legends like A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti and drawing global attention to the Indianapolis 500 each Memorial Day weekend.

• The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be the first motor race ever held in our Nation’s capital near the National Mall, uniting Americans in celebration of our 250th anniversary of independence.

• The race will showcase the beauty and grandeur of Washington, D.C., while demonstrating the power of American ingenuity in engineering, technology, and high-performance racing.

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