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IndyCar Race Sparks Political Debate | US News
IndyCar’s first-ever street race in Washington D.C. — the Freedom 250 — drew cheers, controversy, and a political showdown. Kyle Kirkwood won on Pennsylvania Avenue, but the event sparked debate: Rep. Adam Schiff called it a distraction from economic woes and a waste of taxpayer cash, while driver Graham Rahal fired back, calling it a celebration of American pride funded privately — and a major boost for local tourism and culture. With cars zipping past the National Archives and Smithsonian, fans got an unforgettable taste of history and high-speed thrills right in the nation’s capital…
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