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‘Lighten up a bit’: Trump caps US’ 250th birthday with IndyCar race in DC

Sydney Morning Herald - World · 24 August 2026 at 5:49 am

‘Lighten up a bit’: Trump caps US’ 250th birthday with IndyCar race in DC

More than 100,000 spectators converged on the US capital for its inaugural Grand Prix race.

Many were racing fans - some said they were just there to support the president.

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