WNBA player serves as grand marshal at Indianapolis 500
A WNBA player acted as grand marshal for the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and delivered the traditional command to start engines. The event drew large crowds at the speedway.
Fox NewsA WNBA player served as grand marshal of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and gave the command for drivers to start their engines at the Indiana speedway. The player appeared at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and showed fans gathered to see her. She later announced that drivers should get to their cars and prepare for the race.
Background on the role The player joined previous grand marshals that have included athletes and entertainers. A statement from the player said she was honored to represent a sponsor as grand marshal. Officials from the speedway said the player’s presence would allow fans to share in the race-day experience through an existing partnership.
The player missed one game earlier in the week due to injury but returned and recorded 22 points and nine assists in a 90-82 win.
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