On Saturday, Washington D.C. hosted the Red Bull Showrun event on Pennsylvania Avenue, transforming America's Main Street into a temporary race track. The event featured the Red Bull Racing team's 2011 championship Formula 1 car, driven by F1 legend David Coulthard. Thousands of motorsport fans, packed eight-deep, gathered to watch the high-speed demonstration, which was a first for the nation's capital. The event provided an opportunity for residents of all ages to experience the thrill of Formula One up close.
Thousands of fans lined up along Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday for the thrill of watching a Formula 1 race-winner blast down the iconic street in a championship-winning car. https://t.co/pvFZqDD4ZP
Those walking between the White House and the Capitol along Pennsylvania Avenue were greeted by race cars screaming down the road. https://t.co/TAXs3mPRhY
Red Bull Racing brought their 2011 championship car to Washington for its promotional Red Bull Showrun event on Saturday. Here are some of the best photos. https://t.co/jNpNgALHA3
Red Bull Formula 1 team turns Washington's iconic Pennsylvania Ave into a race track - @NBCNews https://t.co/awk4UhtUcW
Racing @redbull’s F1 Car driven by F1 Legend David Coulthard in a 40 yard dash is a ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY we as a family couldn’t pass up. Thank you to the entire @redbullracing team for your hospitality, dedication to the sport and being incredible people. More to come https://t.co/wjtBzfSFtE https://t.co/Xfwk6pRiIA
America's Main Street turned into D.C.'s closest version of the Monza Straight Saturday as fans packed eight-deep along Pennsylvania Avenue to experience the power of Formula One and motorsport as part of Red Bull's first Showrun in the nation's capital. https://t.co/ynobUDU2oG
It's almost time to #BeDowntown for the Red Bull Showrun! There will be opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy this exciting event on Pennsylvania Ave🏎️ https://t.co/FooOfxGwtD
Motorsport fans will pack the National Mall on Saturday to watch a Formula 1 race car drive through the heart of D.C. Here's what you need to know. https://t.co/VByQNLJPvV