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WASHINGTON (AP) — On the streets of downtown Washington, an American led almost the whole way.
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Dana White, UFC president and CEO, from left, Roger Penske, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Viktor Knavs watch after Kyle Kirkwood (27) won the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins for a photo after Kyle Kirkwood (27) won the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy talks with Mario Andretti after Kyle Kirkwood (27) won the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Roger Penske, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch after Kyle Kirkwood (27) won the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Kyle Kirkwood (27) celebrates with his team after winning the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Kyle Kirkwood (27) makes a pit stop for gas during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race alongside first lady Melania Trump, right, and from left, Bettina Trump and Donald Trump Jr. during the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Washington. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have kicked off the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington. They led a slow lap in the presidential limousine through the downtown course Sunday. Soon after, the president waved the green flag to start the race and drivers began whipping through city streets, including a stretch along Pennsylvania Avenue not too far from the White House. The open-wheel race has cars whizzing past Washington’s monuments at speeds approaching 200 mph. It's the latest of Trump’s celebrations this year to mark America’s 250th birthday.
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race in Washington, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)