Indy 500 Grand Marshal Caitlin Clark hits the red carpet
Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever superstar, has been named the Grand Marshal for the Indy 500. This honor comes as she enters her third year in the WNBA, and she expressed excitement about participating in this iconic event. Clark's previous schedule conflicts had prevented her from taking on this role before now.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was officially named the Grand Marshal for the Indy 500 event taking place on Sunday.
- ▪INDYCAR and IMS president J. Douglas Boles highlighted the excitement fans have for Clark's participation.
- ▪Clark's previous schedule conflicts with the Fever had prevented her from serving as Grand Marshal in the past.
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