Mary Okin

“It has become clear to us that this event would include substantial potential for adverse effects due to vibratory impacts likely with sound waves in excess of 130 dB [decibels] during the race,”

Mary Okin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Mary Okin warned the GSA in a letter about potential vibratory damage from the race.

“To me, everything about this is really problematic,”

Mary Okin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Mary Okin expressed broad concerns about staging the race near historic buildings.

“Car races can happen anywhere. This is not an ideal area for that. Why is this happening at all? It would not happen under any other administration.”

Mary Okin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Mary Okin criticized the choice of location for the race.

“In the foreseeable event of a race vehicle losing control, or a crash that sends debris, such as tire marbles flying, or sparks a fire, what protective features will be in place ahead of the race to ensure that vibration, flying car parts, and other high speed or collision impacts do not damage this national treasure?”

Mary Okin · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Mary Okin questioned the GSA regarding safety precautions in the event of a crash.