WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: A large banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is visible on the front of the Labor Department along the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race track on August 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a historic two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race past iconic National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: The U.S. Capitol Building is visible behind the Indy Car race track along Pennsylvania Avenue for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a historic two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race past iconic National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Dinamo's Croatian forward Dion Beljo #9 (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Championship 1st leg Play-off football match between GNK Dinamo Zagreb and Viking FC at stadium Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia on August 18, 2026. (Photo by MARKO PERKOV / AFP via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: The finish line of the Indy Car race track for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a historic two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race past iconic National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: A large banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is visible on the front of the Labor Department along the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race track on August 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a historic two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race past iconic National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: Support vehicles line streets near the National Mall for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a historic two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race past iconic National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: A police officer gives directions through fencing as visitors to the National Mall attempt to navigate a maze of road closures for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a historic two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race past iconic National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 18: Viewing stands are visible on the National Mall for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on August 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a historic two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race past iconic National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)