Caitlin Clark: Grand Marshal of the Indianapolis 500

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark took on the role of grand marshal at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Throughout the day, the Fever shared clips of the WNBA player’s visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Clark gave fans a peek at the crowd eagerly waiting for her, before announcing for drivers to head to their cars in preparation for the race.

I’m honored to represent Gainbridge as Grand Marshal of the Indy 500,” Clark expressed ahead of the event. “I’m looking forward to experiencing an iconic piece of what makes Indiana so special and contributing to the time-honored tradition of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.’

Clark followed in the footsteps of celebrities like Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Blake Shelton, who have also held the grand marshal title.

J. Douglas Boles, president of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, praised Clark, stating, Since being drafted by the Fever, fans have eagerly anticipated sharing the epic celebration and thrilling excitement of Indy 500 Race Day with Caitlin. Thanks to our partnership with Gainbridge, everyone attending will get this chance. Caitlin adds her unique energy to this quintessentially Hoosier experience and globally renowned sporting event.

Caitlin Clark is a leading player in the WNBA, known for her popularity and skill as she aims to steer the Fever back to the playoffs. Despite an injury that caused her to miss a recent game, she returned to compete against the Golden State Valkyries, contributing 22 points and nine assists to a 90-82 victory for the Fever.