KATHERINE LEGGE Eyes Historic Double at Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600

May 13, 2026

• KATHERINE LEGGE tackles unprecedented territory as first woman attempting The Double—1,100 miles across Indy 500 (No. 11 AJ Foyt Racing) and Coca-Cola 600 (No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports) on May 24, joining elite company including Andretti, Stewart, and Larson.
• The 45-year-old brings legitimate credentials with five previous Indy 500 starts and qualified entries, making her sole female competitor in 2026 field. e.l.f. Cosmetics backs historic bid emphasizing pushing perceived limits and taking calculated risks.
• JANET GUTHRIE’s 1976 pioneering effort referenced—failed Indy qualifying but made NASCAR Cup debut at Charlotte World 600 as first woman on superspeedway. Historical context underscores magnitude of LEGGE’s dual-series attempt spanning open-wheel and stock car disciplines.

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