Trump waves flag at historic IndyCar race in US capital
President Donald Trump has officially started an IndyCar race in Washington DC as part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
The unprecedented event featured 25 IndyCars racing at speeds close to 300 kilometres per hour on a temporary circuit around Washington landmarks, with 200,000 spectators in attendance.
Trump and First Lady Melania took a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine before the president waved the green flag to begin the race. #indycar #trump #washingtondc #usa #potus
