The race track is seen on Pennsylvania Ave., near the National Gallery of Art, East Building, and the U.S. Capitol, ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix auto race, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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