The streets of the nation’s capital has become an IndyCar racing circuit Sunday for the first time as the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix brings high-speed racing to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

President Trump took a lap in the presidential limousine on Sunday.

The event, held Aug. 22-23, marks the first NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall, with the 1.7-mile temporary street circuit passing some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol and other sites around downtown Washington, according to organizers.

Race-day activities began early on Sunday with gates opening at 8 a.m., followed by the IndyCar warm-up at 9:15 a.m. Pre-race programming started at 11:30 a.m.

Cars were scheduled to reach the starting grid at noon while driver introductions took place at 12:20 p.m. 

Drivers start their engines at 1:05 p.m., with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix scheduled to take the green flag at 1:10 p.m. The race is being televised nationally on FOX.