WNBA star Clark named Indy 500 Grand Marshal

WNBA guard Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever will serve as the Indianapolis 500’s grand marshal for the 110th running of the foundational American race.

The Iowa native starred at the University of Iowa and set the NCAA’s all-time scoring record before being drafted No. 1 by the Fever, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2024, and becoming one of the biggest sports stars in the country while playing in front of sold-out games at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse and at most away games during the WNBA season.

"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’s teammate Aliyah Boston, the Fever’s All-Star center, attended last year’s event.

“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,” said IndyCar and IMS President Doug Boles. “Through our incredible partnership with Gainbridge, everyone joining us for the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event will get to do just that. Caitlin will bring unique energy and presence to a quintessentially Hoosier experience and an absolutely bucket list global sporting spectacle.”