KATHERINE LEGGE & CHRISTINA NIELSEN Nearly Fall for $20M Crypto Sponsorship Scam

October 26, 2025

• KATHERINE LEGGE and CHRISTINA NIELSEN opened up on the Throttle Therapy podcast about a sophisticated $20 million cryptocurrency sponsorship scam they nearly fell for in 2020. The fake sponsors presented legitimate-looking documentation, websites, and customer reports, but red flags emerged when they insisted on Bitcoin payments and demanded access to the drivers’ phones during the final meeting.
• The drivers’ lawyer proved crucial in identifying the scheme, giving them specific instructions to watch for suspicious behavior during the hotel meeting. When the scammers requested phone access to “approve the transfer,” both women refused, ultimately discovering the supposed million-dollar account contained only around $130 – a harsh reminder of how sophisticated financial predators target drivers desperately seeking sponsorship.
• LEGGE also reflected on her recent NASCAR Cup Series performance at Las Vegas, where she started last in P38 but worked with her team to steadily improve the car throughout the race, finishing P31. Her candid discussion about the challenging start and gradual improvements showcases the kind of honest racing analysis we need more of in motorsports media.

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