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IndyCar roared into Washington D.C. for the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix — the first-ever street race in the nation’s capital, timed to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. President Trump kicked off the spectacle with a motorcade down Pennsylvania Avenue and the green flag drop, while B-2 bombers and Air Force One added patriotic flair. Fans flooded the course — some snagging free tickets, others splurging on VIP access — as drivers hit speeds up to 190 mph through turns along Independence Avenue and the National Mall. A couple from Salt Lake City raved about the experience, crediting Trump for pulling it off. Behind the scenes, pit crews and drivers trained for the physical grind of high-speed street racing. Though tied to a GOP-backed law and funded largely by private donors — including Penske Corporation — the event stood apart from Congress’s bipartisan commission. It was pure adrenaline, patriotism, and pageantry rolled into one unforgettable D.C. weekend.

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