KATHERINE LEGGE Makes History as First Woman in NASCAR Cup Since 2018

March 6, 2025

• KATHERINE LEGGE is breaking the six-year drought of women in NASCAR’s top series, becoming the first female driver to compete in the Cup Series since Danica Patrick’s 2018 Daytona 500 appearance. The 44-year-old British driver will pilot the No. 78 Chevrolet at Phoenix Raceway this weekend, marking a historic moment for women’s representation in stock car racing’s premier division.
• This Cup Series debut represents the latest milestone in LEGGE’s barrier-breaking career that began with childhood go-karting after her father introduced her to the sport at age nine. Her racing focus has remained laser-sharp throughout her career, with five previous Xfinity Series starts including a 2023 appearance at Road America that helped pave her path to this Cup Series opportunity.
• LEGGE describes entering the Cup Series as “a dream come true,” noting that stock car racing has provided “an incredibly fun and new challenge” that’s reignited her passion for motorsports. Her Phoenix debut comes after years of competing across various racing disciplines, proving that determination and skill can still open doors in NASCAR’s traditionally male-dominated landscape.

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