Trump waves green flag to kick off Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC

The useful part

US President Donald Trump traded the White House for the racetrack, waving the green flag to kick off the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, on Sunday (local time), reported ANI, quoting Fox News. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took an honorary lap around the 1.7-mile (2.74 km) track in the presidential motorcade, known as the Beast, as IndyCar fans cheered. Trump was also seen speaking with some of the drivers before returning to the Beast.

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• For real?' I was going to be able to go inside and just see how the Oval Office is, and just knowing the history that it has," Palou said.
• Asked by FOX Sports what he was looking forward to most during his first IndyCar race, Trump said, "Just that everyone's safe and they have a good time.
• The 1.7-mile (2.74 km) circuit runs near the US Capitol and around the National Mall, with drivers scheduled to complete 147 laps.
• Palou, who had previously visited the White House for the unveiling of the track course, called the experience of meeting Trump and visiting the Oval Office "Incredible." "Honestly, that's the only word...
• I remember the visit we did a month ago when I got invited to the White House.

What to take from it

Just the opportunity to be here as an IndyCar driver, a winner, a champion, and to create a family and build a family here in the US.

Details worth keeping

I want everyone to have a good time." He added that he had told the drivers, "Good luck, have fun." The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is being held in Washington, DC, as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.