Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark played a prominent role as the grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday. The Fever showcased several clips of Clark at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In one video, she highlighted the massive crowd eagerly awaiting a glimpse of the WNBA star. Clark proceeded to initiate the race by signaling drivers to prepare their cars.

Clark expressed her excitement before the event, stating, “I’m honored to represent Gainbridge as Grand Marshal of the Indy 500. 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.’”

As the grand marshal, Clark joins an impressive list of celebrities who have served in this role, including Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and Blake Shelton.

J. Douglas Boles, the president of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, commented on the excitement surrounding Clark’s participation. “Since being drafted by the Fever, fans have been eager to share in the epic celebration and thrill of Indy 500 Race Day with Caitlin. Through our partnership with Gainbridge, attendees at the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event will experience Caitlin’s unique energy and presence at this quintessentially Hoosier and global sporting spectacle.”

Clark is recognized as one of the top players in the WNBA, and her popularity continues to grow. She aims to lead the Indiana Fever back to the playoffs. Despite missing a game earlier due to an injury, she returned to play against the Golden State Valkyries, contributing 22 points and nine assists in a 90-82 victory.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.