KATHERINE LEGGE Gets Star-Studded Send-Off Before Making NASCAR Xfinity History

May 25, 2025

by People Staff // from people.com

• KATHERINE LEGGE received a star-studded send-off at a PEOPLE x e.l.f. Cosmetics party in Charlotte, celebrating her historic position as the only woman competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ BetMGM 300. The 44-year-old British driver is currently the sole female competitor across both NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, making her weekend run genuinely groundbreaking.
• The celebration drew celebrities including Yellowstone’s Kelsey Asbille and The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Rain Spencer, plus Barstool personalities and NFL cheerleaders – proving that when a woman breaks barriers in motorsports, people notice. The party featured racing-themed photo booths and charm-making stations, creating the kind of glamorous pre-race atmosphere that women drivers rarely get to experience.
• LEGGE delivered an emotional speech acknowledging both the pressure and privilege of her position, admitting she’s “getting comfortable being uncomfortable” as she tackles stock car racing. Her candid moment about giving “110%” and taking responsibility to “do you all proud” captured exactly why representation matters – she knows she’s carrying hopes for every girl watching from the stands.

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