US President Donald Trump is set to take a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and wave the green flag to launch Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Trump, who created the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by executive order as part of the United States anniversary commemoration, will have a prime seat to watch the spectacle as open-wheel cars race in the shadow of iconic landmarks at speeds up to 185 mph (298 km/h).
"The president wanted to do this. He's a big fan. We wanted to be part of the 250th anniversary," IndyCar series owner Roger Penske said.
"This is really a by-product of our team trying to take it to the next level. This is an iconic race."
Trump, 80, is expected to take a lap of the course in his armored limousine known as "The Beast" and wave the green flag at the start-finish line in front of the US Capitol building, with military flyovers before the start of the 250-mile event.
#Trump #race #flag
Trump, who created the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by executive order as part of the United States anniversary commemoration, will have a prime seat to watch the spectacle as open-wheel cars race in the shadow of iconic landmarks at speeds up to 185 mph (298 km/h).
"The president wanted to do this. He's a big fan. We wanted to be part of the 250th anniversary," IndyCar series owner Roger Penske said.
"This is really a by-product of our team trying to take it to the next level. This is an iconic race."
Trump, 80, is expected to take a lap of the course in his armored limousine known as "The Beast" and wave the green flag at the start-finish line in front of the US Capitol building, with military flyovers before the start of the 250-mile event.
#Trump #race #flag
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