The Indianapolis 500 is still a day away, but Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull already brought the race-day energy to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Before Friday night's matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, Hull made a fashion statement that had fans doing a double take.
Hull, who is averaging 7.0 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season, arrived in a crisp white jacket featuring the iconic Wing and Wheel logo — the unmistakable emblem of the Indy 500. The Fever's social media team captured the moment and posted it with the caption, “Lexie Hull is ready for Indy 500 race weekend,” setting off a wave of positive reactions from the team's faithful.
“Nice INDY 500 jacket,” one fan wrote in the comments. Others chimed in with “That’s fire” and “Wow beautiful,” while one supporter confidently predicted, “Lexie going for a double double tonight.” It's clear Hull's pregame style resonated with a fan base already buzzing about the biggest event in Indiana motorsports.
Hull's outfit wasn't the only Fever-related connection to Sunday's race. Earlier this week, the team announced that star guard Caitlin Clark will serve as grand marshal for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. Clark, who has been dealing with a back issue recently, was listed as probable for Friday's game, but her focus on the weekend's festivities is undeniable.
“I’m honored to represent Gainbridge as Grand Marshal of the Indy 500,” Clark said in a statement. “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.’”
IndyCar president J. Douglas Boles echoed that sentiment, saying Clark will “bring unique energy and presence to a quintessentially Hoosier experience and an absolutely bucket list global sporting spectacle.” The race is set to begin at 12:45 p.m. ET on FOX.
While Clark's role as grand marshal has dominated headlines, Hull's race-inspired look adds a fun, fashion-forward twist to the Fever's connection to the 500. It also comes amid a season where the Fever have been at the center of trade rumors involving Caitlin Clark, though no moves have materialized.
For Hull, the outfit was more than just a nod to local culture — it was a reminder that the Fever are deeply woven into the fabric of Indiana sports. As the team continues its push through the WNBA season, moments like these help build a bridge between basketball fans and the broader Indiana sports community.
With Clark set to wave the green flag and Hull already showing her Indy 500 spirit, it's shaping up to be a memorable weekend for the Fever family. Whether on the court or at the track, the team is making sure its presence is felt across the Hoosier state.
