WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 21: Ted Gelov, co-owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team, stands on the Freedom 250 Grand Prix track along the National Mall on August 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Final preparations continue for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a two-day NTT IndyCar Series street race on August 22 and 23 past National Mall landmarks to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)co-owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team