Federal agency dismisses concerns about possible art damage in DC’s IndyCar race

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The Trump administration said there is “no concern” that historic art stored in a government building in Washington, D.C., could be damaged during Freedom 250’s Grand Prix race in the city. 

The General Services Administration weighed in on fears brought by a preservationist group that Great Depression-era murals and other artistic treasures at the Wilbur J. Cohen Building could be damaged by vibrations from IndyCar drivers racing around the National Mall during the Aug. 22-23 event.

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