Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 GP in front of Donald Trump
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Kyle Kirkwood captured the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 23 in Washington, D.C., leading from start to finish. Kirkwood took the lead on the first lap after passing pole sitter Alex Palou and maintained it over the 147-lap course. Christian Lundgaard finished second, with Will Power in third. The event featured President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania, who presented the trophy to Kirkwood after the race.
- •Kirkwood led every lap of the race.
- •Donald Trump waved the green flag to start the event.
- •The race was held on the streets of Washington, D.C.
- •Kirkwood previously won in Arlington, Texas, earlier this season.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jupiter's Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 GP with Donald Trump watching
"Kyle Kirkwood grabbed the lead on the first lap and held off all challengers to win the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of the nation's capital.
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