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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark served as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
The Fever posted several clips of Clark at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In a video, Clark showed the sea of fans waiting to catch a glimpse of the WNBA superstar. She then announced that drivers should get to their cars and get ready for the race.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark walks the red carpet prior to the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 24, 2026. (Edwin Locke/USA TODAY Network)
“I am honored to represent Gainbridge as Grand Marshal of the Indy 500,” Clark said in a pre-race statement. “I look forward to experiencing an iconic piece of what makes Indiana so special and being a part of the time-honored tradition of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.'”
Clark joined a laundry list of celebrities who have been the grand marshal, including Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Blake Shelton.
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WNBA player Caitlin Clark walks the celebrity red carpet on May 24, 2026 during the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
“Since being drafted by the Fever, fans have been clamoring to share the epic celebration and thrilling excitement of Indy 500 Race Day with Caitlin,” J. Douglas Boles, the president of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, said in a statement. “Through our incredible partnership with Gainbridge, everyone who joins us for the world’s largest one-day spectator sports event will have the opportunity to do just that. Caitlin will bring unique energy and presence to a quintessentially Hoosier experience and an absolute bucket list global sports spectacle.”
Clark is among the best players in the WNBA, and among the most popular as she looks to guide the Fever back to the playoffs. She missed a game earlier this week with an injury, but returned to the floor against the Golden State Valkyries.
WNBA player Caitlin Clark walks the red carpet on May 24, 2026, during the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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She had 22 points and nine assists as the Fever defeated the Valkyries, 90-82.
