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  "id": 2884162,
  "title": "Trump takes starring role at Washington’s IndyCar debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-takes-starring-role-at-washingtons-indycar-debut-2884162",
  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-08-23T21:35:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/08/24/trump-takes-starring-role-at-washington-s-indycar-debut"
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  "account": "President Donald Trump marked the United States' 250th birthday by taking a ceremonial lap in an armored limousine during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington. The grand prix, created by Executive Order by Trump, saw cars race past iconic landmarks at speeds of up to 185 mph. In his speech, Trump expressed excitement about the event and emphasized safety for spectators. American Kyle Kirkwood won the race, his sixth on a street course. Trump greeted race officials, including race founder Roger Penske, who noted the track's grandeur and the excitement of the 100,000 attendees. The event, estimated to cost $35 million, could potentially become an annual celebration.",
  "summary": "The US president waves the green flag to launch a street race through the capital, capping America’s 250th birthday celebrations.",
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        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Trump will kick off the IndyCar race before cars zoom through Washington's streets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-will-kick-off-the-indycar-race-before-cars-zoom-through",
        "published": "2026-08-23T15:21:21.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "IndyCar starting lineup for race in Washington D.C., in August 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/indycar-starting-lineup-for-race-in-washington-d-c-in-august-2026",
        "published": "2026-08-23T16:34:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets",
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        "published": "2026-08-23T20:19:36.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Kyle Kirkwood dominates IndyCar Freedom 250 as Alex Palou falters in Washington",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/kyle-kirkwood-dominates-indycar-freedom-250-as-alex-palou-falters-in",
        "published": "2026-08-23T20:27:47.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump takes starring role at Washington’s IndyCar debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-takes-starring-role-at-washingtons-indycar-debut-2883806",
        "published": "2026-08-23T21:35:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-takes-starring-role-at-washingtons-indycar-debut-2883898",
        "published": "2026-08-23T22:44:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Trump takes starring role at Washington's IndyCar debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-takes-starring-role-at-washingtons-indycar-debut-2889928",
        "published": "2026-08-23T22:51:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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