KATHERINE LEGGE Latest to Attempt 1,100-Mile Memorial Day Weekend Double

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May 20, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

KATHERINE LEGGE becomes latest to attempt the grueling 1,100-mile Memorial Day Weekend challenge, following an elite group of drivers who’ve tackled both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in one weekend.
JANET GUTHRIE pioneered women’s participation in 1976, completing her Rookie test at Indy despite mechanical issues, then finishing 15th in her NASCAR Cup debut at Charlotte driving Ralph Moody’s Ford.

UPCOMING:

Indianapolis 500 – May 25, 2026
Coca-Cola 600 – May 25, 2026

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KATHERINE LEGGE JANET GUTHRIE

coca-cola 600, indianapolis 500, nascar cup series

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by David Malsher-Lopez originally appearing on racer.com

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