IndyCars race past landmarks during Freedom 250 event

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, initiated by President Donald Trump, has commenced in Washington, DC, featuring IndyCar drivers racing on a 2.7km course that includes landmarks such as the Washington Monument and the US Capitol. Championship leader Alex Palou secured pole position with a qualifying lap of 56.899 seconds. The event, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US, is expected to attract around 100,000 spectators and involves a total race distance of 400km across 147 laps.

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