Kirkwood, the top U.S.-born INDYCAR driver the past two seasons, became a popular winner at the event where President Trump waved the green flag. The Andretti Global driver emphasized that while he was glad to give American fans satisfaction, the victory was earned through performance rather than nationality. forestarrow.help
The race, featuring a 1.7-mile circuit passing iconic landmarks, saw Andretti Global dominate with three drivers in the top four. The event attracted 215,000 fans and proceeded smoothly despite being organized in just two months following a Trump executive order that fast-tracked permits.
