With the Claret Jug trophy hoisted overhead and a crowd to cheer him on, Shane Lowry celebrated his British Open win with a pint and a song. Joined by a chorus of fans, Lowry belted out the popular Irish sports anthem “The Fields of Athenry.” Some may recognize the tune as Ireland’s unofficial national sporting anthem and it is commonly heard sung by entire stadiums of fans at Irish rugby and soccer matches. As they sing, a bar patron can be seen handing Lowry a pint of beer. At the end of the song, Lowry takes a deep drink. Whether it was ale or lager, it most certainly tasted like victory.
Freedom 250 Grand Prix turns the National Mall into Lollapalooza for motorsports fans
Day 1 of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is in the record books, with racing legends, IndyCar drivers and thousands of fans taking over the streets of D.C.
Yes, Jeff Gordon swept both IROC races Saturday, with Kurt Busch finishing second in both, as the inaugural race weekend brought motorsports to the heart of the nation’s capital.
But the action was not limited to the track.
The Air National Guard Fan Zone turned “America’s front yard” into something resembling Lollapalooza for motorsports fans, with a live DJ playing music, picnic tables and umbrellas, and massive screens showing the race, along with food, cornhole games and merchandise trucks.
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