Rain or shine, these celebs were at the 2024 Indy 500

Cheryl V. Jackson, Indianapolis Star

Although the weather dampened the plans for the Sunday run of the 108th Indianapolis 500, some stars shone bright for a bit at the track.

Check out the celebs spotted around Indy 500 events.

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Flavor Flav

Flavor Flav sits on an IndyCar on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Flavor Flav sits on an IndyCar on Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Public Enemy cofounder Flavor Flav was cold lampin' with racing legend Mario Andretti at the track on Saturday. Flav, who rode in the 500 Festival Parade with Will Power on May 25, got Andretti to sign his jacket.

The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy

The NBA Finals trophy is in Indianapolis; but not in the way we want it to be just yet. While the Indiana Pacers are still in the Eastern Conference Finals, the league prize is in town.

On Saturday, “Never Have I Ever” star Darren Barnet took a photo with it.

Tyrese Haliburton

Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton poses at IMS on May 26.

Austin Butler

Actor and honorary starter Austin Butler walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Actor and honorary starter Austin Butler walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The actor talked about research for his Golden Golden-winning turn as Elvis Presley (Elvis) at IMS on May 26.

Vivek Ramaswamy

The former U.S. presidential candidate is in Indianapolis with his wife, Apoorva Tewari Ramaswamy, and their sons for the race.

“Going to have fun at Indy 500 Rain or Shine,” he posted on social media.

He later signed autographs and posed for photos with racing fans.

Tamika Catchings

Retired WNBA player Tamika Catchings walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Retired WNBA player Tamika Catchings walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The Indiana Fever legend was the Grand Marshal for the 2024 AES 500 Festival Parade on May 25, was at IMS for the race May 26.

David Letterman

Legendary late night TV host David Letterman has been a co-owner of Bobby Rahal's IndyCar team for nearly 30 years and still remains a frequent presence and influence around the team -- especially during May at IMS.
Legendary late night TV host David Letterman has been a co-owner of Bobby Rahal's IndyCar team for nearly 30 years and still remains a frequent presence and influence around the team -- especially during May at IMS.

The Ball State alum and IndyCar team owner was back in Indy for the Indianapolis 500.

Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin

Actor and Indy 500 Grand Marshall Dylan Sprouse walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Actor and Indy 500 Grand Marshall Dylan Sprouse walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The 2024 Indy 500 Grand Marshal and his wife, Barbara Palvin, posed with the NBA Finals trophy on May 26.

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Jodie Comer

Actress Jodie Comer walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Actress Jodie Comer walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The actress and Austin Butler are honorary starters for the 2024 Indianapolis 500.

They posed with the Borg-Warner Trophy.

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Ken Griffey Jr.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame member met Flavor Flav at IMS on Sunday.

Jordin Sparks

The "American Idol" winner spends some time on the red carpet before singing the national anthem on May 26.

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Phillip Phillips

Vocalist Phillip Phillips, who won American Idol, walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Vocalist Phillip Phillips, who won American Idol, walks the celebrity red carpet on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Phillips performed during the opening ceremonies.

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2024 Indy 500 red carpet

See more photos from the red carpet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the gallery below.

Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X: @cherylvjackson.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Celeb spotting: Stars at the 2025 Indianapolis 500

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