Katherine Legge Aims to Make History with Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 Challenge
Katherine Legge looking to make history with Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double-duty attempt
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Katherine Legge is set to attempt the challenging motorsport feat known as 'The Double' by racing in both the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. If successful, she will become the first woman to complete this grueling challenge, which spans 1,100 miles across two different racing formats.
- 01Legge became the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America and holds the record for the fastest qualifying run for women in Indy 500 history.
- 02She will start 27th in the 2026 Indy 500 for HMD Motorsports in partnership with A.J. Foyt Racing, achieving an average qualifying speed of 229.456 mph.
- 03The Double involves racing in two different cars and adapting quickly between open-wheel and stock car racing, with minimal recovery time.
- 04Tony Stewart is the only driver to have completed The Double, highlighting the difficulty of the challenge.
- 05Kyle Larson praised Legge as an amazing ambassador for women in racing, emphasizing her experience and impact on the sport.
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Katherine Legge is preparing for a historic attempt at 'The Double,' where she will race in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, totaling 1,100 miles. This challenge is one of the most demanding in motorsport, requiring drivers to switch between open-wheel and stock car racing with little recovery time. Legge, who has already made significant strides in her career, aims to be recognized for her racing merit rather than just her gender. She is set to start 27th in the Indy 500, driving for HMD Motorsports in collaboration with A.J. Foyt Racing, and achieved a qualifying speed of 229.456 mph. Only nine women have started the Indy 500 since Janet Guthrie's debut in 1977, and Legge's participation continues to pave the way for future female drivers. If she successfully completes both races, she will make history as the first woman to finish this challenging single-day motorsport feat. Kyle Larson has commended her as an exemplary figure for women in racing, showcasing her influence in the sport.
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Legge's attempt at The Double could inspire a new generation of female racers and increase visibility for women in motorsport.
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