KATHERINE LEGGE Clears Refresher Test, Lone Woman in 110th Indy 500 Field

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April 30, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • KATHERINE LEGGE overcame Tuesday clutch problems in her No. 11 HMD/A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet to complete her refresher test Wednesday, earning clearance for her fifth Indianapolis 500 start.
  • LEGGE will be the sole woman competing in the 110th Indianapolis 500 field of 33 drivers, representing HMD/A.J. Foyt Racing in the prestigious event scheduled for May 24.
  • The veteran driver joined Ed Carpenter, Helio Castroneves, Jack Harvey, and Ryan Hunter-Reay in passing refresher tests during the two-day IMS Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

UPCOMING:

  • Indianapolis 500 Practice – May 12, 2026
  • Sonsio Grand Prix at IMS – May 9, 2026
  • 110th Indianapolis 500 – May 24, 2026

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KATHERINE LEGGE

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Susan Wade originally appearing on www.autoweek.com