Donald Trump is making history nearly every day.
But he just received a personal invitation that no President has ever accepted.
And Donald Trump was just left speechless by this shocking invitation.
Trump honors racing legend at White House celebration
President Donald Trump welcomed legendary team owner Roger Penske and his championship-winning drivers to the White House on Wednesday in a celebration of American racing excellence.
The event brought together champions from NASCAR, IndyCar, and international racing series as Trump honored “The Captain” for his unprecedented success across multiple motorsports disciplines.
The ceremony celebrated Penske’s remarkable achievements across multiple racing disciplines at the highest levels of motorsport.
Team Penske has been on an incredible winning streak, capturing back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series championships with drivers Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney, consecutive Indianapolis 500 victories with Josef Newgarden, and winning the prestigious Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona with their factory Porsche team.
Penske brought an all-star lineup to the White House including NASCAR champions Blaney and Logano, Indianapolis 500 winner Newgarden, and Porsche sports car drivers Nick Tandy, Felipe Nasr, and Laurens Vanthoor.
Parked my Championship car outside the @WhiteHouse today. 🇺🇸 It was an honor to see President Trump again and celebrate our multiple @Team_Penske accomplishments together. 🏁🏆’s pic.twitter.com/YtFyGQfZpo
— Joey Logano (@joeylogano) April 10, 2025
But it was what happened next that stunned everyone in attendance.
Penske extends historic Indianapolis 500 invitation to Trump
During the ceremony, President Trump praised Penske not only for his racing success but also for his stewardship of the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which Penske purchased in 2019.
Yes, this just happened. Spend half an hour in the Oval Office with @POTUS. pic.twitter.com/52Byvn3mQs
— Laurens Vanthoor (@VanthoorLaurens) April 9, 2025
When discussing the legendary Indianapolis 500, Trump expressed his admiration for the historic race.
“I’ll have to get there,” Trump remarked. “Maybe this year, with you.”
Without hesitation, Penske responded with words that could make presidential history, telling the President that he has an “open invitation.”
If Trump accepts Penske’s invitation to attend the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, he would become the first sitting President of the United States to ever attend the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” in its 108-year history.
Trump’s growing presence at major American racing events
President Trump has become increasingly visible at major motorsports events during his Presidency.
He served as Grand Marshal for the 2020 Daytona 500 where he delivered the famous “Gentlemen, start your engines” command and took a lap around the track in the Presidential limousine.
Earlier this year, Trump returned to Daytona International Speedway where he received a thunderous ovation from racing fans.
Last year, Trump attended NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte and was also spotted at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix, showcasing his appreciation for various forms of motorsport.
Trump’s potential appearance at the Indianapolis 500 would mark a historic moment for the event that has been running since 1911 and regularly draws crowds exceeding 300,000 spectators.
#WATCH: IndyCar and IMS owner Roger Penske tells President Trump he has an “open invitation” to attend the Indianapolis 500 this year during a meeting at the White House today pic.twitter.com/UzrsVIJ039
— Max Lewis (@MaxLewisTV) April 9, 2025
The Indianapolis 500 stands as American tradition
The Indianapolis 500 represents one of America’s oldest and most revered sporting traditions.
Held each Memorial Day weekend at the famed 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the race combines speed, patriotism, and tradition unlike any other sporting event in the country.
Pre-race ceremonies include patriotic displays, military honors, and the singing of “Back Home Again in Indiana” – traditions that have been maintained for generations.
While Presidents have attended many major sporting events over the years, including the Super Bowl, World Series, and various college football games, no sitting President has ever been present for the Indianapolis 500.
Trump’s potential attendance would add another chapter to the race’s storied history and further cement its status as an iconic American event.
Neither the White House nor Penske’s organization has confirmed whether Trump will accept the invitation, but racing fans will be watching closely as Memorial Day weekend approaches.
