Ken Griffey Jr. has been confirmed as the honorary Pace Car driver for the 108th running of the Indy 500, replacing Caitlin Clark as previously speculated.

By the Numbers
  • Ken Griffey Jr. will drive the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to lead the field of 33 for the 200-lap race.
  • Griffey hit 630 home runs during his MLB career, ranking seventh on the all-time list.
State of Play
  • Ken Griffey Jr. has been announced as the honorary Pace Car driver for the upcoming Indy 500 race.
  • NBC is scheduled to broadcast the 108th running of the Indy 500 live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 26, starting at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Bottom Line

Ken Griffey Jr. will lead the field at the Indy 500, bringing his illustrious baseball career to the iconic event as the honorary Pace Car driver, showcasing his sportsmanship and achievements on a new stage.