WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Will Power, driver of the #26 TWG AI Andretti Global Honda drives in the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Mike Kropf/Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump listen to the national anthem at the start of the race, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Doug MILLS / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump salutes during the national anthem at the start of the race, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Doug MILLS / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Rinus VeeKay, driver of the #76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet drives in the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Mike Kropf/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Sting Ray Robb, driver of the #77 Juncos Hollinger - Goodheart Racing Chevrolet drives in the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Mike Kropf/Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with First Lady Melania Trump at his side, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Doug MILLS / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: The green flag is dropped at the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Mike Kropf/Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with First Lady Melania Trump at his side, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The race will cover 147 laps of a 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit around the National Mall, passing landmarks including the US Capitol and Washington Monument. (Photo by Doug MILLS / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)