President Trump reportedly will go on a lap of honor around the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit

IndyCar's Joseph Newgarden, Kyle Kirkwood and commentator Will Buxton join 'Fox & Friends' in Times Square to preview the highly anticipated Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The special racing event in Washington, D.C., brings high-speed excitement to the nation's capital. Drivers discuss the unique street course layout and the thrill of racing near iconic American landmarks.

The NTT IndyCar Series is gearing up for one of its biggest races of the year, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, DC, and a new report suggests that President Donald Trump will take part in a pre-race lap of honor.

The race is set to take place Aug. 23 and will use a 1.7-mile street circuit that will use part of Pennsylvania Avenue and take the field past iconic Washington landmarks, including the US Capitol Building.

According to The New York Post, President Trump's motorcade will make its way around the circuit as part of the festivities leading up to the Grand Prix itself, which is being held to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.

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A banner of President Donald Trump overlooks a section of the street circuit that will be used for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

"President Trump is ensuring America gets the spectacular birthday it deserves as we celebrate our 250th anniversary," White House spokesman Davis Ingle told OutKick and Fox News Digital in a statement. "The historic IndyCar race set to take place in our Nation’s Capital will be one of the greatest and most iconic races in history. The President will leave his imprint on this historic race in a way that only he can."

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