WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Race winner Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Andretti Global Honda, poses with an bald eagle after 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 Eric Lee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Fans watch from the fan zone during 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 Eric Lee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Nolan Siegel, driver of the #6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, drives during 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 Eric Lee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Andretti Global Honda, drives during 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 Eric Lee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump waves the green flag to start the race with first lady Melania Trump and Donald Trump Jr. at 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 Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand during the National Anthem 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 Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: First lady Melania Trump stands during the National Anthem 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 Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: First lady Melania Trump stands during the National Anthem 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 Doug Mills - Pool/Getty Images)