KATHERINE LEGGE Makes NASCAR Cup History & Wins Over Mark Martin With Her Fire

March 10, 2025

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KATHERINE LEGGE made history as the first woman to compete in a NASCAR Cup Series race since Danica Patrick in 2018, taking the wheel for Team Live Fast at Phoenix Raceway. The 44-year-old British driver brought her impressive resume – including four Indy 500 appearances and the fastest qualifying time ever recorded by a woman in 2023 – to stock car racing’s biggest stage after 25 years climbing through motorsports ranks.
Her debut was a classic baptism by fire, with two spins and a DNF that she owned completely. “Obviously, there were mistakes made, but I learned so much,” LEGGE told Fox Sports, already angling for another shot. What could have been a discouraging debut instead became a masterclass in how to handle adversity – no excuses, just honest assessment and hunger for more.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin became an instant LEGGE fan after she dropped an authentic “shit” in a pre-race interview, saying it made him respect her even more. When social media trolls criticized her language, Martin doubled down, defending her authenticity and even joking about the intelligence-cursing connection. It’s refreshing to see a legend recognize that personality and realness matter more than sanitized soundbites.