### [2026-08-23](/feed/2026/08/23/index.md)

##### 2026 IndyCar Series
# In open-wheel racing, American auto racing driver Kyle Kirkwood wins the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix event at the National Mall in Washington D.C., United States. 




### Sources:

1. [The Athletic'' via ''The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7533879/2026/08/23/kyle-kirkwood-wins-indycar-freedom-250-washington-dc/)
2. [The Indianapolis Star](https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2026/08/23/indycar-race-dc-freedom-250-leaderboard-timeline-president-trump-alex-palou/91431154007/)

### Changes:

1. American auto racing driver Kyle Kirkwood wins the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix event held in Washington, D.C. at the National Mall.  _2026-08-24 16:01:39 (First version)_
1. In open-wheel racing, American auto racing driver Kyle Kirkwood wins the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix event at the National Mall in Washington D.C., United States.  _(Current version)_

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