Erin Houchin

“I mean, it was incredible. You go down that first straightaway, and it's so fast that you almost lose your stomach for a second. It is thrilling to take one of those turns and see the U.S. Capitol there. It was really special,”

Erin Houchin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Rep. Erin Houchin recounted her experience taking a fast lap around the Washington, D.C. track.

“For 250 years, Americans have been willing to take risks and innovate, and compete, and dream bigger. And, you know, Indycar racing certainly is a testament to that through motorsports, through excellence in manufacturing, and ingenuity — and Indiana certainly embodies that tradition,”

Erin Houchin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Rep. Erin Houchin praised the race and connected IndyCar racing to American innovation and Indiana's traditions.