Kyle Kirkwood wins inaugural Freedom 250 on Washington streets
Kyle Kirkwood took the first Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington after the race passed landmarks along the National Mall.
Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Sunday in downtown Washington, giving the new IndyCar street race an American winner. The event ran through central Washington, with cars racing past major landmarks near the National Mall.
ESPN reported that Kirkwood claimed his second IndyCar victory of the season in the race. The competition was staged on city streets, including stretches near Pennsylvania Avenue.
Yahoo Sports said President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump opened the event with a slow lap around the course. The race marked the debut of the Freedom 250 in the capital.
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