US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the IndyCar race through the streets of Washington DC on Sunday, marking the culmination of a series of summer events to celebrate the country's 250th birthday.The president and First Lady Melania Trump took a ceremonial lap of the 1.7-mile track in his presidential limousine, The Beast.As they reached the finish line, Trump's new Air Force One completed a flyover above the capital.The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is the first time professional road racing has been hosted in the capital.ReutersGetty ImagesMelania Trump waved to fans from the trackWith a maximum speed limit of 55mph (89kmh), Washington DC has the lowest speed limit in the United States. But on Sunday, some of the world's fastest drivers zoomed past the capital's famous monuments and museums at speeds of up to 190mph (306kmh).
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Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race held on the streets of Washington D.C. on Sunday.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race held on the streets of Washington D.C. on Sunday. The event marked the conclusion of a series of summer activities celebrating the nation's 250th birthday. The President took a ceremonial lap in his presidential limousine before the race, which saw drivers reach speeds up to 190 mph on the 1.7-mile track. This marked the first time professional road racing has been hosted in the capital. The event also featured a flyover by the new Air Force One as the Trumps reached the finish line.
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Drivers reached speeds up to 190mph (306kmh) despite a 55mph (89kmh) speed limit.
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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is the first professional road racing event in the capital.
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took a ceremonial lap in The Beast.
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US President Donald Trump attended the IndyCar race in Washington DC.
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