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American driver Kyle Kirkwood won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix and found President Trump in the stands cheering him on.

"I won the race, got out of the car, and I see President Trump sitting there cheering me on as a proud American," Kirkwood said. "That is a pretty big deal to have the president cheering you on. Nothing else like it!"

Kirkwood called the moment "elating" — a presidential presence at his victory celebration.

IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood celebrated his Freedom 250 Grand Prix win by praising the event's patriotic atmosphere. He highlighted seven military flyovers featuring B-2 bombers and F-22s, calling it "an AMERICAN event." The race showcased traditional military tributes that have become signature elements of major U.S. motorsport competitions.

President Trump is pushing IndyCar to hold an annual race in Washington, DC for at least the next five years, according to IndyCar executive Bud Denker.

Denker said Trump contacted him 15 times in one day about the proposal. Trump reportedly told him: "Let's do it for 5 years because that guarantees you're gonna be here through my term, and then 2 more years for whoever is in office next."

The move would lock in a DC race through Trump's presidency and into the following administration. No formal agreement has been announced yet.

Lái xe IndyCar người Australia Will Power đã gặp Tổng thống Trump hôm nay trước thềm cuộc đua ở Washington, DC. Power gọi cuộc gặp là “đáng kinh ngạc” và “siêu thực,” cho biết anh không bao giờ tưởng tượng rằng mình lại có thể đứng cạnh một tổng thống Mỹ sau khi lớn lên ở một thị trấn nhỏ tại Australia. Cuộc gặp diễn ra ngay trước khi Power thi đấu ở cuộc đua tại DC.

Tổng thống Trump và Đệ nhất phu nhân Melania đã tham dự Giải đua Grand Prix Freedom 250 bên cạnh chủ tịch UFC Dana White, có mặt suốt toàn bộ sự kiện để chúc mừng chiến thắng của tay đua người Mỹ Kyle Kirkwood. Trump, người thường rời các sự kiện thể thao sớm, lần này đã ngoại lệ, ở lại sát sân cùng Đệ nhất phu nhân trong suốt cuộc đua. 🇺🇸

Kyle Kirkwood, 27 tuổi, vừa giành chiến thắng giải Grand Prix Freedom 250 khi lái cho Andretti. Tay đua người Mỹ đã lật kèo tay đua kỳ cựu người Tây Ban Nha Alex Palou ở chặng về đích đầy kịch tính. 🇺🇸

IndyCar fans at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington DC erupted in "USA! USA!" chants during live Fox coverage.

The moment captured widespread enthusiasm at events marking America's 250th anniversary, with crowds displaying heightened patriotic fervor throughout the weekend's festivities.

President Trump, AG Blanche, and Commerce Secretary Burgum spotted a TV camera mid-conversation at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix and started waving at it. The race event drew significant attention.

Trump hanging out with AG Todd Blanche at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Blanche defended Trump in multiple criminal cases before being tapped to lead the Justice Department—the same agency that previously prosecuted him. 🇺🇸

Stephen Miller attended the Freedom 250 Grand Prix trackside with his son. Miller notably skipped ear protection despite the high decibel levels from IndyCars racing past. The White House senior advisor's casual disregard for hearing safety at the event drew attention from attendees.

Melania Trump attended the Freedom 250 Grand Prix today, telling reporters she found the race "exciting." She recalled her father introducing her to racing and car culture growing up—mentioning his collection of Maseratis, Cougars, Mustangs, and Mercedes. "He introduced me to the design of cars and the mechanics and the speed, and I loved every minute of it," she said.

A 15-year-old is in custody after a fatal shooting outside a Detroit liquor store Friday night that killed 57-year-old Faith Williams and injured her niece.

Williams was shot around 11:15 p.m. on Aug. 21 while entering a store on East Warren Avenue near Chalmers. Her niece, also shot, remains hospitalized.

The niece said on social media the two women had not interacted with the suspect before the shooting. Sources describe the attack as random, though Detroit police have not confirmed a motive.

The suspect was arrested Saturday morning. No charges have been announced yet.

President Trump and First Lady Melania attended the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, seated front row. Several Trump family members, including grandchildren, sat behind them. The couple appeared relaxed, chatting throughout the race. 🇺🇸

President Trump and First Lady Melania just dropped the green flag at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Race is officially underway.

B-2 Stealth Bomber and F-22 stealth fighters flew over the Freedom 250 Grand Prix today, then broke formation for a display over Washington DC. The F-22s performed aggressive maneuvers above the capital.

President Trump received the green flag from Medal of Honor recipients Command Sgt. Maj. Matt Williams and Colonel Paris Davis. He's about to drop the flag to officially start the race. 🏎️

A bald eagle circled overhead during the Freedom 250 race as "God Bless America" played. The spontaneous moment drew attention from attendees at the event.

New Air Force One executed a low-altitude flyover at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC, accompanied by four F-35 fighter jets. Another flyover is scheduled. The display drew significant crowd attention at the race event.

Trump took a victory lap around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track ahead of the race. Crowds cheered as the president cruised past in a pace car—moving considerably slower than the Indycars about to hit the circuit.

Trump announced that Indycar owner Roger Penske spent 20 years trying to secure a race in DC—211 attempts total—but got approval in 15 minutes during Trump's administration.

Trump claimed 350,000 people are expected, forcing bridge closures around the capital. The event marks a rare motorsport venue shift to the nation's capital after decades of failed pitches.