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Trump to Wave Green Flag for Freedom 250 Race

8/23/2026

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Trump Waves Flag

U.S. President Donald Trump will wave the green flag to start the Freedom 250 IndyCar race.
The race runs Sunday August 23 on a 1.7-mile seven-turn circuit around the National Mall.
The event covers 147 laps, totaling 250 miles (402 km).
IndyCar funded roughly $35 million for the race’s operational costs.
Alex Palou earned pole with a 56.899-second lap, backed by sponsors Boeing, Delta and SpaceX Starlink.

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Trump Waves Flag

U.S. President Donald Trump will wave the green flag to start the Freedom 250 IndyCar race.
The race runs Sunday August 23 on a 1.7-mile seven-turn circuit around the National Mall.
The event covers 147 laps, totaling 250 miles (402 km).
IndyCar funded roughly $35 million for the race’s operational costs.
Alex Palou earned pole with a 56.899-second lap, backed by sponsors Boeing, Delta and SpaceX Starlink.

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