Photos: IndyCars speed past Washington landmarks as part of Freedom 250
Summary
Race cars drove through the streets of Washington, DC, for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a new event created by President Donald Trump to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The race took place on a 1.7-mile track near famous landmarks and featured 25 IndyCar drivers competing in a 250-mile event.Key Facts
- The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is a street race in Washington, DC.
- President Donald Trump created the race by executive order.
- The track is 2.7 kilometers (1.7 miles) long with seven turns.
- The route passed by the Washington Monument, US Capitol, National Gallery of Art, and National Air and Space Museum.
- IndyCar drivers reached speeds up to 298 km/h (185 mph) during practice.
- Spain’s Alex Palou earned the pole position with a qualifying lap of 56.899 seconds.
- The race covered 147 laps and a total distance of 400 kilometers (250 miles).
- Up to 100,000 people were expected to attend the event.
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