Trump opens IndyCar race on Washington streets
The president and first lady led a ceremonial lap before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, part of events tied to the United States' 250th anniversary.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump took part in the start of an IndyCar race on Washington streets on Sunday, leading a slow lap in the presidential limousine before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix began. The event was staged as part of celebrations marking the country's 250th birthday.
Trump then waved the green flag to send the field away, with drivers racing through a closed street circuit in the capital. The race formed the centrepiece of a summer programme of anniversary events.
Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250, according to race coverage. The Washington event added a motorsport showcase to the broader slate of commemorations planned around the semiquincentennial.
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