IndyCar officials announced Tuesday that WNBA star Caitlin Clark has been chosen to serve as grand marshal for this Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 race.
The Indiana Fever guard will deliver the traditional command directing drivers to report to their vehicles as part of the official pre-race festivities.
“I’m looking forward to experiencing an iconic piece of what makes Indiana so special and being part of the time-honored tradition of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,’” said Clark.
Clark was selected as the top pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and shattered numerous records during her first professional season, including surpassing the league’s all-time assists record.
Past grand marshals for the Indy 500 have included Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter and 14-time MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez.
