KATHERINE LEGGE Breaks 7-Year NASCAR Cup Drought, Makes Phoenix Debut Sunday

March 3, 2025

by Jenna Fryer // from www.wthr.com

• KATHERINE LEGGE shatters NASCAR’s seven-year women’s drought this Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, becoming the first woman to compete in Cup Series since Danica Patrick’s 2018 finale. The 44-year-old English veteran brings serious credentials to Live Fast Motorsports’ No. 78 Chevrolet, including her record-breaking 2023 Indy 500 qualifying performance that made her the fastest female qualifier in series history.
• This isn’t some publicity stunt – LEGGE earned her spot through diverse racing excellence across multiple series. With four career Indy 500 starts, seven IndyCar appearances last season alone, and proven victories in sports car racing including Rolex 24 participation, she’s bringing legitimate speed and experience to stock car racing’s premier division.
• The timing feels significant as LEGGE joins an exclusive group of just nine women to race the Indianapolis 500, now carrying that momentum into NASCAR’s biggest stage. Her sponsorship partnership with DROPLight and Sherfick Companies reflects the kind of business backing that serious competitors attract, not novelty acts looking for headlines.

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