Caitlin Clark checked off another signature sports moment on Sunday, serving as grand marshal for the 2026 Indianapolis 500. Naturally, Clark’s appearance at the Indy 500 drew an abundance of social media reactions from fans and local media alike.
Fresh off another strong performance in the Fever’s 90-82 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night, Clark took center stage at the Indy 500 on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as she gave the honorary “Drivers, to your cars!” direction ahead of the 110th running of the annual IndyCar spectacle.
As Clark now joins an illustrious list of celebrity grand marshals that includes the likes of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Peyton Manning, Tamika Catchings, and Blake Shelton, here are some of the most notable fan reactions to her appearance:
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