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Kyle Kirkwood Wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix

8/23/2026

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Kyle Kirkwood Triumphs

Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, leading 128 of 147 laps.
He finished 3.0906 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard, who took second place.
Kirkwood set the fastest lap, 58.2879 seconds, during the final three laps.
President Donald Trump waved the green flag, honoring America’s 250th anniversary.

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Trump Greenlights Race

President Donald Trump issued an executive order approving the modified Freedom 250 track after Congress rejected a Capitol loop.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy waved the checkered flag to end the 147-lap race.
Mayor Muriel Bowser partnered with Trump to launch the event in January on short notice.
Seven military flyovers, including a B-2 bomber, opened the pre-race festivities.
Air Force One performed a flyover during the pre-show, highlighting the semiquincentennial celebration.

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Kyle Kirkwood Triumphs

Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, leading 128 of 147 laps.
He finished 3.0906 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard, who took second place.
Kirkwood set the fastest lap, 58.2879 seconds, during the final three laps.
President Donald Trump waved the green flag, honoring America’s 250th anniversary.

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