Caitlin Clark Of Indiana Fever Named Indianapolis 500 Grand Marshal
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has been named the Grand Marshal for the 110th Indianapolis 500. She will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the pre-race ceremonies on May 24. Clark, a standout WNBA player, expressed her honor in representing Gainbridge at this iconic event.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was announced as the Grand Marshal of the Indianapolis 500 on May 19.
- ▪As Grand Marshal, she will give the command during the pre-race ceremonies, which will be broadcast live on FOX.
- ▪Clark was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and had a record-breaking rookie season.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 16 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will be the grand marshal of this year's Indianapolis 500 — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Fever's Clark named Grand Marshal for Indy 500 — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Gronk again grand marshal of Indy 500 Snake Pit — ESPN — F1
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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.
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