Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Star spangled banner sung before freedom 250 race in Washington.

Freedom 250 Grand Prix opened with an elaborate ceremony featuring a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and a military flyover that drew enthusiastic praise from everyone.
Tenor Christopher Macchio sang the national anthem ahead of the race, followed by a dramatic release of a trained bald eagle near the start line, which swooped over the crowd before returning to its handler.