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Alex Palou secures pole for IndyCar Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C

The inaugural IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix is set to take place on a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit in Washington, D.C., as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations. The race will feature 25 drivers competing in 147 laps, covering a total distance of 250 miles.

Alex Palou secured the pole position with a qualifying time of 56.8993 seconds, marking his seventh pole of the season. Kyle Kirkwood will start from the second position on the grid, followed by Scott McLaughlin in third. To prepare for the high-speed event, which sees cars reaching up to 298 km/h, workers welded down more than 200 manhole covers to ensure track stability.

President Donald Trump is expected to participate in the festivities by taking a ceremonial lap of honor in his armored limousine, 'The Beast,' and waving the green flag to start the race. The event, which passes landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol and the Smithsonian Museums, is expected to draw up to 100,000 spectators.

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Alex Palou · Donald Trump · Fox Sports · IndyCar · IndyCar Series · Kyle Kirkwood · Melania Trump · National Mall · Penske Corporation · Washington, D.C.

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