{"id":50801,"date":"2026-05-21T10:43:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=50801"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:43:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:43:05","slug":"caitlin-clark-named-grand-marshal-for-indianapolis-500-ahead-of-sold-out-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2026\/05\/caitlin-clark-named-grand-marshal-for-indianapolis-500-ahead-of-sold-out-race.html","title":{"rendered":"Caitlin Clark Named Grand Marshal For Indianapolis 500 Ahead of Sold-Out Race"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is adding another major moment to her growing legacy in Indiana sports after being named grand marshal for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.<\/p>\n

The Indiana Fever star will give the famous command for drivers to start their engines before one of the world’s most iconic racing events begins at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race is expected to draw a sold-out crowd, along with millions of viewers watching from home.<\/p>\n

Clark, who has quickly become one of the most recognizable athletes in America, said she was honored to be part of a tradition so deeply connected to the state of Indiana.<\/p>\n

“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.'”<\/p>\n

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Feelin\u2019 22 for the 110th #Indy500<\/a> presented by @GainbridgeLife<\/a> ?@CaitlinClark22<\/a> will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year\u2019s race!@IndianaFever<\/a> | @1001Sponsorship<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4FKU2mfAi6<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n