KATHERINE LEGGE Eyes 2026 Indy 500 Return with Dual IndyCar-NASCAR Schedule

November 5, 2025

• KATHERINE LEGGE is actively pursuing a 2026 Indy 500 return after being shut out of competitive rides for 2024’s race, forcing her to explore NASCAR opportunities. She’s currently negotiating with both an IndyCar team and a NASCAR team for a dual racing schedule that would give her the platform she deserves.
• Despite four previous Indy 500 starts, LEGGE’s best finish remains P22 from her debut – a stat that says more about the equipment she’s been given than her talent. Her last two outings ended in DNFs with Dale Coyne Racing (2024) and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (2023), highlighting the ongoing challenge of securing truly competitive seats.
• While Arrow McLaren confirms Ryan Hunter-Reay as their rumored fourth entry for 2026 and Takuma Sato eyes a return with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, LEGGE’s pursuit of dual-series racing shows the creative paths women drivers must take to stay visible in top-tier motorsports when traditional opportunities remain limited.

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