Motor racing-WNBA standout Clark named Indianapolis 500 grand marshal

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.

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