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KATHERINE LEGGE Set for Historic Indy 500-Coke 600 Double at Charlotte

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May 18, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • KATHERINE LEGGE locked into 67th Coca-Cola 600 with just 39 entries, attempting to become sixth driver ever to run Indy 500 and Coke 600 same day with e.l.f. Cosmetics sponsorship across both rides.
  • LEGGE makes Coke 600 debut driving No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet at Charlotte after starting day in No. 11 HMD/AJ Foyt Chevrolet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • Ross Chastain defends crown jewel victory where he started 40th and won, now attempting first back-to-back Coke 600 win since Jimmie Johnson in 2005 while running triple-duty weekend.
  • Eight former Coke 600 winners entered including Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Brad Keselowski, Austin Dillon, and Kyle Larson in NASCAR’s longest race.

UPCOMING:

  • 67th Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway – May 25, 2026
  • Indianapolis 500 – May 24, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Nick DeGroot originally appearing on www.motorsport.com

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