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Why Is Caitlin Clark at Indy 500? Explaining WNBA Star's Grand Marshal Role at Racing Event
The Indiana Fever guard will command drivers to their cars and join pre-race festivities after a six-day schedule break made her appearance possible.
- On Sunday, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark served as grand marshal for the 2026 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, commanding drivers to their cars before the race.
- A six-day schedule break between Fever games against the Golden State Valkyries allowed Clark to participate for the first time; previous years' game conflicts prevented her attendance.
- Clark told fans, "I'm here at the Indy 500 with all my friends," after walking the red carpet. Fever coach Stephanie White called the role "one of the highest honors" in Indiana.
- Joining a prestigious list of Indiana sports legends, Clark now stands alongside Peyton Manning, Larry Bird, Reggie Miller, and Tamika Catchings as past grand marshals.
- INDYCAR and IMS President J. Douglas Boles said the Gainbridge partnership brings unique energy to "The Greatest Spectacle," fulfilling fans' long desire to share the event with Clark.
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Caitlin Clark rocks custom helmet, get raucous ovation as Indy 500 Grand Marshal
Caitlin Clark took over the start of the Indianapolis 500. The Indiana Fever star was serving as Grand Marshall for the first time of one of the world’s most famous races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday.
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Indy 500 fans clamor for Caitlin Clark as she takes center stage at race – Democratic Accent
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark served as the grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. The Fever posted several clips of Clark at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In one video, Clark showed the sea of fans who waited to get a glimpse of the WNBA superstar. Then, she made the announcement for drivers to get to their cars and get ready for the race. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! “I’m honored to …
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