IndyCar Rides Through D.C. for Freedom 250 | Topeka News

IndyCar roared into Washington D.C. for the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first time the series raced on the National Mall at speeds up to 190 mph—fueling patriotic fervor with flyovers from a B-2 bomber and Air Force One, and a green flag waved by President Trump himself. Thousands of fans, including VIPs like Jackie and Scott Cunningham, cheered as stars like Alex Palou took to the streets, while pit crews battled extreme G-forces under Bryan Bystol’s strength-training regime. Backed by private sponsors like Penske and federal funding, this was the capstone of the Trump administration’s semiquincentennial celebration—a spectacle of speed, patriotism, and pure adrenaline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/290e3529b797cc90