Kyle Kirkwood hangs on to win Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington

Kyle Kirkwood crossed the finish line in first place to win the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., on Sunday afternoon.

Kirkwood, one of a few American drivers in the race, took the lead from Álex Palou early in the race and didn’t look back. He showed pace all weekend and was especially strong in the race, with only Palou able to keep up with him at times.

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However, some late cautions erased much of Kirkwood's work...