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Katherine Legge will become the sixth driver to attempt the monumental task of racing in IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. The announcement came on the same day as the first official practice session for this year’s Indy 500, in which she is driving the #11 AJ Foyt Racing / […]
Katherine Legge will be the sixth driver to attempt racing in both IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. She will be driving for AJ Foyt Racing / HMD Motorsports in the Indy 500 and Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet in the Coca-Cola 600. Legge will try to complete 1,100 miles of racing in one day, a challenging feat only a few drivers have accomplished before. This opportunity means a lot to her, symbolizing pushing limits, taking risks, and being unique. Legge, the first female driver attempting The Double, acknowledges the support from e.l.f. Cosmetics and aims to create a meaningful moment. If successful, she will be the oldest driver to attempt this challenging task, facing logistical challenges due to the tight schedule and multiple travels required.
