WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. ( during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. ( during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. ( during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. ( during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. ( during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. ( during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. ( during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 23: Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the #27 Sam's Club Honda celebrates after winning the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. ( during the NTT INDYCAR Series Freedom 250 on August 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)