KATHERINE LEGGE Plans Fifth Indy 500 Start After NASCAR Breakthrough Season

December 22, 2025

• KATHERINE LEGGE is parlaying her NASCAR breakthrough into a fifth Indy 500 attempt, actively shopping around to teams after her 2024 run with Dale Coyne Racing opened doors but didn’t deliver the competitive package she knew she deserved. Her month of May with e.l.f. cosmetics as primary sponsor raised her profile significantly and brought in additional backers who are supporting her expanded racing program.
• The British driver isn’t satisfied with her 22nd-place debut finish from 2012 and wants a legitimate shot at victory, pointing to her 2013 run with Sam Schmidt as proof she can compete for wins when given the right equipment. She’s been candid about missing the timing with otherwise competitive teams, acknowledging that while Rahal, Coyne, and Schmidt have all fielded winning cars, her stints didn’t align with their strongest packages.
• LEGGE is also eyeing a potential doubleheader at Phoenix, where she could become the only driver to compete in both IndyCar and NASCAR Cup Series races during the same weekend. This ambitious goal reflects her confidence after successfully transitioning into NASCAR and her determination to maximize opportunities in both series while proving she still has the speed to compete at the highest levels.

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