Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets
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.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the debut IndyCar race through Washington D.C. on Sunday to celebrate the country's 250th birthday. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix was the first time professional road racing had been held in the capital, with drivers completing 147 laps around a 1.7-mile track. President Trump's security vehicle, The Beast, participated in a ceremonial lap before the race.
The race featured 25 drivers competing over a 250-mile course with seven crucial turns, passing iconic landmarks such as the Washington Monument and the National Mall before finishing in front of the US Capitol building. Despite the event's logistical challenges and security concerns, including a three-hour airspace closure for military flyovers, many spectators, including families from across the nation, gathered to witness the celebration.
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