IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix Delivers With 3.2 Million Viewers
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix Of Washington DC drew the highest viewership of any IndyCar Series race other than the Indianapolis 500 in over three decades with 3.2 million.
On Sunday, D.C. streets became a racetrack as drivers from Indycar raced through the nation's capital, marking the first IndyCar street race in Washington D.C. President Donald Trump, who waved the green flag to start the competition at around 1 p.m., was present to witness the event. The 1.66-mile course, featuring seven turns, had drivers reach speeds of around 160 mph as they circled the National Mall 147 times, covering approximately 250 miles.
Kyle Kirkwood, a 27-year-old Floridian, emerged as the winner, stating it was an experience outside of the Indy 500 that he wanted most. Around 150,000 spectators gathered along the Mall, enjoying the sunny weather and patriotic atmosphere. Despite a few crashes and penalties, the race provided a memorable experience for many, with some even making the trip from as far as Indiana and Virginia Beach to witness it.
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