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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 one video, Clark showed off the sea of fans waiting to get a glimpse of the WNBA superstar. Then, she announced to the drivers to return to their cars and prepare for the race.
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Indiana Fever goalkeeper Caitlin Clark walks the red carpet before the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the 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 statement before the race. “I can’t wait to experience an iconic piece of what makes Indiana so special and become part of the time-honored tradition of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.’”
Clark joined a long list of celebrities who have served as 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 the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
“Since being recruited 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, president of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, said in a statement. “Thanks to our incredible partnership with Gainbridge, everyone who joins us for the world’s largest single-day sporting event will be able to do just that. Caitlin will bring a unique energy and presence to a truly Hoosier experience and truly unmissable global sporting spectacle.
Clark is among the best and most popular players in the WNBA as she looks to lead the Fever back to the playoffs. She missed a game earlier in the week due to injury, but returned to the court 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 the 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.
