Fever star Caitlin Clark named Indianapolis 500 grand marshal
Caitlin Clark will serve as the grand marshal of the 110th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.
"Drivers, to your cars! " In just her third year in the Indianapolis area as part of the Indiana Fever, former Iowa women's basketball legend Caitlin Clark has been chosen as the grand marshal for the 110th edition of the Indianapolis 500, which will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 24. Clark and the Fever's schedule sets up well for the Indiana superstar to serve as grand marshal.
After Friday's home date against Golden State, the Fever don't play again until the following Thursday when Indiana travels to Golden State on May 28. on CC’s command 😏 drivers, to your cars 🏎️ Gainbridge℠ Brand Ambassador, Caitlin Clark, is the Grand Marshal for this year’s #Indy500 at @IMS ! 🏁 pic.
twitter. com/3I6yuwz6gh — Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 19, 2026 “I’m honored to represent Gainbridge as grand marshal of the Indy 500,” Clark said in a statement . “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.
’” The Indiana Fever star has helped push women’s basketball to new heights in both the college and professional ranks, routinely attracting sellout crowds and prompting some opponents to move games to larger venues. When asked about Clark's title as grand marshal, Fever head coach Stephanie White said the honor is among the most prestigious in the state . “I’m not sure if she’s been yet or not, but to experience that as the grand marshal, it’s one of the highest honors you can get in the state of Indiana," White said.