Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 IndyCar race after Trump waves the green flag
American driver wins in a dominant performance DC Mayor Muriel Bowser served as grand marshal Kyle Kirkwood gave the Freedom 250 an American winner, racing to his second victory of the IndyCar season on the streets of downtown Washington in a dominant performance Sunday. In a race set up as part of the country’s 250th birthday celebration, President Donald Trump gave drivers the green flag at the start and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser served as grand marshal. Kirkwood crossed the finish line in front…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Aug 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
- Coverage span: 42 min
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Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 IndyCar race after Trump waves the green flag(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.C(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course. — CBS News
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