IndyCars zip among iconic Washington landmarks ahead of Freedom 250
Race cars roared across Washington city streets in the shadow of iconic landmarks on Saturday as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, created by President Donald Trump, began with practice and qualifying for Sunday's first-of-its-kind event."This is a once-in-a-lifetime event," said Bud Denker, Freedom 250 chairman and president of IndyCar owner Penske Corporation.
IndyCars raced through Washington's historic streets, near landmarks like the Washington Monument, US Capitol, and National Gallery of Art, ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The race, created by President Donald Trump to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, featured practice sessions where drivers tested speeds up to 185 mph on a seven-turn, 1.7-mile course.
Kyle Kirkwood, an American driver, described the experience as "surreal," while Spain's Alex Palou secured a pole position, calling it a "spectacular place." Despite the challenges posed by the pavement bumps, organizers expect up to 100,000 spectators to attend the race, which is expected to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
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