Race cars sped through the heart of Washington, DC, as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuted. This event was created by US President Donald Trump.
Racing Through History
On Saturday, IndyCar drivers practiced on a 2.7-kilometer (1.7-mile) course. They reached speeds up to 298 kilometers per hour (185 miles per hour). The track wound around iconic landmarks like the Washington Monument, the US Capitol, and the National Gallery of Art.
Alex Palou from Spain, who leads the championship, secured his seventh pole position. He completed a qualifying lap in 56.899 seconds. His fastest practice time was 56.614 seconds.
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Start Your News DetoxThe race itself was part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US. President Trump established the event by executive order. Organizers expected about 100,000 people to attend, including Trump.
The Main Event
On Sunday, 25 drivers competed in 147 laps. The total race distance was 400 kilometers (250 miles). This made it the second-longest street race in IndyCar history. Only the 500-kilometer (310-mile) events in Cleveland in 1982 and 1983 were longer.
The race was one of several events Trump organized to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US.
