Kirkwood held the lead for most of the race, calling the victory "incredible" and "a big moment for America." He compared the D.C. event to the Indianapolis 500, stating "If you can't win at the (Indy) 500, this is definitely the place to win." wlop.pl
Second-place finisher Christian Lundgaard noted it was fitting an American won, while third-place Will Power reflected on his journey from Australia to racing past D.C. landmarks. All drivers agreed the location elevated the racing experience beyond a typical event.
