KATHERINE LEGGE Takes On NASCAR Haters After Rocky Cup Series Debut

April 22, 2025

by Nick DeGroot // from www.motorsport.com

• KATHERINE LEGGE made history as the first woman in seven years to compete in NASCAR Cup Series, entering at Phoenix despite being outside her comfort zone after years of success in IndyCar and IMSA. Her debut included an early spin and crash with Daniel Suarez, but she’s committed to an expanded 12-race schedule between Cup and Xfinity series.
• At Rockingham, LEGGE failed to qualify despite beating five drivers in time trials, lacking owner points for automatic entry. She secured a ride with Joey Gase Motorsports through e.l.f. Cosmetics backing, but her race ended early when William Sawalich rear-ended her slow-moving car, causing a multi-car incident.
• The inevitable social media pile-on came, but Marco Andretti jumped to LEGGE’s defense, calling out “grown men” criticizing “bad ass girls” from their couches. Ryan Vargas also defended her credentials, highlighting that she holds the record as fastest female qualifier in Indy 500 history – a fact that seems lost on her critics.

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