Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington
Summary
Kyle Kirkwood won the IndyCar Freedom 250 race held on the streets of Washington, D.C., finishing first ahead of Christian Lundgaard. President Donald Trump started the race, and the event was part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration.Key Facts
- Kyle Kirkwood led most of the race, finishing 3.09 seconds before second place.
- President Donald Trump gave the green flag to start the race.
- The race took place near the U.S. Capitol in downtown Washington, D.C.
- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser acted as the grand marshal for the event.
- Kirkwood’s teammates, Will Power and Marcus Ericsson, finished third and fourth.
- Championship leader Alex Palou finished 20th after problems during pit stops and a spin.
- The race featured early crashes, causing some drivers to exit early.
- Kirkwood’s win was his second victory in the IndyCar season.
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