Caitlin Clark rocks custom helmet, get raucous ovation as Indy 500 Grand Marshal
Caitlin Clark served as the Grand Marshal for the Indianapolis 500, receiving a warm welcome from over 300,000 fans. She donned a custom Indiana Fever helmet and engaged with the crowd before starting the race. Despite recent injury concerns, Clark's presence at the event marked a celebratory moment for the WNBA star.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was the Grand Marshal for the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026.
- ▪She received a raucous ovation from the crowd as she addressed the fans.
- ▪Clark is currently averaging 23.8 points, 9.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds in the WNBA season.
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- ▪ Fans react to Caitlin Clark grand marshal appearance at Indy 500 — Yahoo Sports
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WNBA Caitlin Clark rocks custom helmet, get raucous ovation as Indy 500 Grand Marshal By Joseph Staszewski Published May 24, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Caitlin Clark took over the start of the Indianapolis 500. The Indiana Fever star was serving as Grand Marshall for the first time in one of the world’s most famous races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Clark was greeted by rows and rows of fans as she made her way to the stage to start the race, signing some autographs. The 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year stopped to take some photos of her own, donning a custom Indiana Fever helmet. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark walks the red carpet Sunday, May 24, 2026, ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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