WNBA standout Clark named Indianapolis 500 grand marshal

May 19 : 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 Hall of Famer Derek Jeter and 14-time MLB All-Star Alex Rodriguez.