August 23, 2026 / 2:21 PM EDT
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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.Then the president kicked off the race, waving the green flag as drivers began whipping through the capital city's downtown, including a stretch along Pennsylvania Avenue not too far from the White House.
President Trump waves the green flag to start the race with first lady Melania Trump during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026.
