Caitlin Clark Of Indiana Fever Named Indianapolis 500 Grand Marshal

BusinessSportsMoneyCaitlin Clark Of Indiana Fever Named Indianapolis 500 Grand MarshalByBruce Martin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 10:50am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The biggest name in the WNBA joins the biggest race in the world — the Indianapolis 500.Indianapolis Motor Speedway PhotoThe biggest name in the WNBA is going to be part of the biggest race in the world as Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever is the Grand Marshal of the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24.Clark was announced to the prestigious position at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on May 19.As grand marshal, Clark will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the official pre-race ceremonies. The command will be shown live on FOX’s Race Day broadcast, which kicks off at 10 a.m. (ET) and runs all the way through the Indy 500 checkered flag.Caitlin Clark Joins Curt Cignetti In Prestigious Indianapolis 500 PositionsAnother sports hero representing the Hoosier State will drive the Indy 500 Pace Car. That honor was announced in March and it’s Indiana University head football coach Curt Cignetti, who led the Hoosiers to a dominant 16-0 season and the College Football National Championship."I’m honored to represent Gainbridge as grand marshal of the Indy 500,” Clark said. “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.’”Clark, the No.1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, finished her rookie season by breaking multiple records, including the all-time WNBA assists record. She earned WNBA Rookie of the Year and was named All-WNBA First Team.MORE FOR YOUCaitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball while d...