Day 3 · DC Freedom 250 Race

Trump Starts Freedom 250

President Trump opened the Freedom 250 as IndyCars raced through downtown Washington.

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Updated Aug 23, 8:06pm ET

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Kyle Kirkwood won the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., taking his No. 27 Honda to a 3.0906-second victory over Christian Lundgaard in the IndyCar street race. The event ran 147 laps on a 1.7-mile circuit around the National Mall, totaling about 250 miles as part of celebrations for the nation’s 250th anniversary. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump made a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine before Trump waved the green flag to start the race.

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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix was a standout celebration of American patriotism, not just another race. Trump’s presence and Kyle Kirkwood’s shoutout added to the event’s value as a memorable patriotic moment.

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