Hoops star Caitlin Clark to participate in ‘Kids’ Day’ Activities during Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend

Hy-Vee, Inc. and IndyCar announced recently that Saturday, July 23, has been designated “Kids’ Day” during the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway.

More than 1,000 youth from Central Iowa-area youth programs and school districts will attend the Hy-VeeDeals.com 250 presented by DoorDash NTT IndyCar Series race and also watch live concerts featuring country music superstars Tim McGraw and Florida Georgia Line.

Additionally, University of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark also will make a special appearance as part of the July 23 activities.

All kids attending Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend on July 23 will get the chance to meet Clark at the Hy-Vee KidsFit tent beginning at 11 a.m.

Fans will get a chance to visit with Clark and even compete in a 30-second shot clock challenge with the standout.

Clark is the only NCAA Division I women’s basketball player to lead the country in both points and assists per game in a single season.

Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend is designed for fans of all ages and will include a Kid Zone, which includes the Hy-Vee KidsFit activities area, special appearances by celebrities, the Red Bull gaming truck, Iowa State University’s Forward Learning Experience (FLEx) and other fun activations.

There also will be a weekend-long Food Truck Challenge with 50 food truck vendors competing to be the fan favorite at the track. Race fans will get a chance to vote for their favorite street cuisine, with the top three food truck vendors winning cash prizes.