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Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 IndyCar raceafter Trump waves the green flag
American driver wins in a dominant performance
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Global — Associated Press
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American driver wins in a dominant performance
Read full story on The Guardian →
Global — Associated Press
American driver wins in a dominant performance
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser served as grand marshal
Kyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on the streets of downtown Washington in a dominant performance Sunday.
In a race set up as part of the country’s 250th birthday celebration, President Donald Trump gave drivers the green flag at the start and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser served as grand marshal. Kirkwood crossed the finish line in front of the Capitol 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard, after leading for 128 of a possible 147 laps.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser served as grand marshal
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Source: The Guardian · Associated Press. Published 23 Aug 2026, 09:27 pm.
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