Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
Donald Trump, alongside his wife Melania, joined a multitude of spectators at the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C. The event celebrated the nation's 250th birthday, marking the inaugural professional road racing race in the capital. The event, which featured seven tight turns, stretched over a 250-mile course, paying tribute to the country's anniversary.
The track, with a speed limit of just 55 mph, saw professional drivers reach up to 190 mph as they whizzed past iconic landmarks such as the Washington Monument and National Mall museums. The event, expected to draw around 140,000 attendees through lottery-allocated free tickets and premium packages priced at $5,000 for a pair, presented significant logistical and security challenges for the city, including extensive road closures and airport airspace restrictions.
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