Katherine Legge Aims for Historic Indy 500-NASCAR Double
What is the Indy 500-NASCAR double? How Katherine Legge can join Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch with rare feat

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Katherine Legge is set to attempt the Indy 500-NASCAR double, a rare challenge that has only been completed by Tony Stewart in 2001. If successful, Legge would make history as the first woman to start both races on the same day, following previous attempts by drivers like Kurt Busch and Kyle Larson, who faced various hurdles.
- 01Katherine Legge is attempting to become the first woman to start both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
- 02Tony Stewart is the only driver to have completed both races successfully, achieving this feat in 2001.
- 03John Andretti was the first to attempt the double in 1994 but faced engine failure in the NASCAR race.
- 04Kyle Larson attempted the double in 2024 and 2025 but faced weather delays and crashes that hindered his success.
- 05Kurt Busch completed all laps of the Indy 500 in 2014 but was forced out of the Coca-Cola 600 due to engine failure.
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Katherine Legge is poised to make history by attempting the Indy 500-NASCAR double, aiming to become the first woman to start both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. The Indy 500 takes place in Indianapolis, followed by the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, creating a unique challenge that requires not only exceptional driving skills but also favorable weather conditions and efficient travel. Only Tony Stewart has successfully completed this double duty, achieving the feat in 2001. Other notable attempts include John Andretti, who was the first to try in 1994 but suffered engine failure in the NASCAR race, and Kurt Busch, who completed the Indy 500 in 2014 but was forced out of the Coca-Cola 600 due to engine issues. Kyle Larson has faced setbacks in both 2024 and 2025, including weather delays and crashes that prevented him from completing the double. Legge's attempt adds to the growing narrative of drivers challenging this demanding racing milestone.
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