Updated Aug. 23, 2026, 5:23 p.m. ET
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An American flag is reflected off bulletproof glass as President Donald Trump watches the end of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy waves the checkered flag with his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy at the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Kyle Kirkwood, in the No. 27 Sam’s Club Andretti Global Honda, drives on his way to winning the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Racers drive down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates AmericaÕs 250th anniversary with world-class racing set against iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol..
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Racers drive down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates AmericaÕs 250th anniversary with world-class racing set against iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol..
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Fans gather near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall.
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Fans gather near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
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Fans gather near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C..
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Crew members change out tires during the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
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![Aug 23, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Racers drive down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with world-class racing set against iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol.. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-1349426 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2026/08/23/USAT/91433668007-xxx-20260823-jm-indycar-007.JPG?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Aug 23, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Racers drive down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with world-class racing set against iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol.. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-1349426 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
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![Aug 23, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Fans gather near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with world-class racing set against iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol.. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-1349426 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2026/08/23/USAT/91433669007-xxx-20260823-jm-indycar-008.JPG?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Aug 23, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Fans gather near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with world-class racing set against iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol.. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-1349426 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
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![Aug 23, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Fans gather near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with world-class racing set against iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol.. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-1349426 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2026/08/23/USAT/91433673007-xxx-20260823-jm-indycar-016.JPG?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Aug 23, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Fans gather near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23, 2026, for the final day of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the National Mall. The free two-day event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with world-class racing set against iconic landmarks including the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol.. Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY ORG XMIT: USAT-1349426 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]
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Fans watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Spectators stand on bollards as they watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in front of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Spectators sit on a ledge outside the National Air and Space Museum as they watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Marcus Ericsson, in the No. 28 Acura Andretti Global Honda drives in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Fans watch the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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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 Aug.23, 2026.
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watch the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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President Donald Trump rides in the presidential limousine, known as “The Beast,” on the track prior to the start of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 2026.
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President Donald Trump gestures next to Roger Penske, chairperson of the Penske Corporation, as President Trump arrives for the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, on Aug. 23, 2026.
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First lady Melania Trump waves as she and President Trump ride in ÒThe BeastÓ on the track at the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Air Force One and military aircraft fly overhead as U.S. President Donald Trump’s presidential limousine drives on the racetrack during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Series race in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 2026.
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The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Band performs on the track before the start of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026.
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Fans watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall in Washington, DC on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Flyover above the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, on Aug. 23, 2026.
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Romain Grosjean, driver of the #18 BMax Dale Coyne Racing Honda before the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Military aircraft fly over the track before the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Donald Trump Jr. arrives for the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, on Aug. 23, 2026.
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C.J. White of Columbus, Ohio wears a checked flag outfit as he watches the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Band performs before the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Military aircraft fly over the track before the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Graham Rahal, driver of the #15 Gaylor Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda is prepped ahead of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug.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.
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Marcus Ericsson, driver of the #28 Acura Andretti Global Honda drives by fans before the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
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The Trump Plane flies past the Washington Monument before the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 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.
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Racing car teams work on their vehicles as they get ready for a practice round before the NTT Indycar Series Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, on Aug. 23, 2025. 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.
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Championship points leader Spanish racer Alex Palou climbs on his vehicle before a practice round for the NTT Indycar Series race in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC, on Aug. 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.
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A fan paints on a sign as they make there way through the fan zone before the start of the NTT INDYCAR Series on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
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Marcus Armstrong, driver of the #66 Meyer Shank w/Curb-Agajanian Honda on the track ahead of the NTT INDYCAR Series on Aug. 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump established the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend as part of the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
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