KATHERINE LEGGE Eyes Fifth Indy 500 Start as Sole Woman in 2026 Field
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April 27, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- KATHERINE LEGGE aims for fifth Indy 500 start as sole woman in 2026 field, backed by four-year e.l.f. Beauty partnership addressing sponsorship disparity where women receive just 1% of sport funding.
- The British driver holds multiple firsts: fastest woman to qualify for Indy 500 (2023), first woman winning major North American open-wheel race, and first leading Champ Car laps and Rolex 24.
- e.l.f. activates major Fan Zone presence with full-size car replica, career artifact museum, Roblox zone, and “Kiss the Bricks” wall where fans support LEGGE before race day.
- LEGGE became ninth woman qualifying for Indy 500 in 2012, racing May 24 on FOX as e.l.f.’s flagship athlete alongside expansion roster including BILLIE JEAN KING and KENDALL COYNE SCHOFIELD.
UPCOMING:
- Indianapolis 500 – Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 10:00am ET on FOX
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Business Wire originally appearing on www.wallstreet-online.de
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