The IndyCar Series will not allow political messaging on its vehicles, denying a request to promote Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump. This follows Trump’s alleged participation in a different event that was mysteriously canceled the night before the race a month before.
A request was made ahead of the Indy 500, which is considered the largest single-day sports event in the world, to place political branding on the participating vehicles.
However, officials for the racing series said that for the May 26, 2024, event, no political messaging will be allowed on the cars.
“IndyCar does not approve sponsorships associated with elected officials, candidates for political office, or political action committees,” an IndyCar spokesperson told Racer.
A request for political ads was reportedly made by just
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