INDIANAPOLIS IndyCar has stated that they were not aware of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) plans to use their branding to announce a new detention center, dubbed the "Speedway Slammer."

The organization has formally requested that their name and imagery no longer be associated with this initiative.

The clarification comes on the heels of DHSs announcement revealing plans for a second detention facility in Indiana.

During a recent post on X, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem noted, Today, we're announcing a new partnership with the state of Indiana to expand detention bed space by 1,000 beds. Thanks to @GovBraun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country.

Accompanying the announcement was a social media post by DHS featuring an image that appeared

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