Motor racing-WNBA standout Clark named Indianapolis 500 grand marshal

May 15, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball in the second half against the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/ File Photo

May 19 (Reuters) - ⁠WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark ⁠will serve as grand marshal ‌of Sunday's Indianapolis 500, IndyCar announced on Tuesday.

• The Indiana Fever ​guard will give ⁠the traditional command ⁠for drivers to report to ⁠their ‌cars during the official pre-race ceremonies.

• “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," said ​Clark.

• The first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft ⁠broke multiple records in her rookie season, including the league's all-time assists record.

• ​Previous Indy 500 ⁠grand marshals include Baseball Hallof ​Famer Derek Jeter ‌and 14-time MLB ​All-Star Alex Rodriguez.

(Reporting by Nicole Fernandes in Toronto)