WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Military aircraft fly over the track before 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 Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

CAPTION CORRECTION: Please note that in image numbers 2291694461, 2291694459, 2291694423, 2291694406, 2291695070, 2291695066, and 2291695065 the caption is incorrect. It should be United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon NOT US Army's "Pershing Own" Band. We apologize for any inconvenience. WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs before 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 Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

CAPTION CORRECTION: Please note that in image numbers 2291694461, 2291694459, 2291694423, 2291694406, 2291695070, 2291695066, and 2291695065 the caption is incorrect. It should be United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon NOT US Army's "Pershing Own" Band. We apologize for any inconvenience. WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs before 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 Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

CAPTION CORRECTION: Please note that in image number 2291695021 the caption is incorrect. It should be Thomas Jefferson NOT George Washington. We apologize for any inconvenience. WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) (C) poses with actors dressed as Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln as race car drivers before 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 Eric Lee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: C.J. White of Columbus, Ohio wears a checked flag outfit as he watches 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: United States Marines are seen before 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 Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: United States Marines are seen before 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 Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: United States Marines are seen before 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 Finn Gomez/Getty Images)