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Kyle Kirkwood has won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after leading 128 of 147 laps. President Donald Trump has waved the green flag and taken a ceremonial lap; the race routed 25 drivers past the National Mall as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
Today in Washington, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix has begun amid Washington, D.C.’s milestone anniversary celebrations. President Trump has waved the green flag for the IndyCar race, which features a 147-lap course through iconic sites; Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood start on the front row as action unfolds around Capitol Hill.