KATHERINE LEGGE Defends Talladega Nights as Kyle Larson Calls Film a ‘Joke’

August 15, 2025

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While Kyle Larson and other drivers slam Talladega Nights for making NASCAR look like a “joke,” KATHERINE LEGGE isn’t having it. She calls the Will Ferrell comedy one of her all-time favorites, defending it as brilliant tongue-in-cheek humor. Her take? “If you can’t make fun of yourself, then what are you doing?” It’s refreshing to see someone who gets that confidence and humor aren’t mutually exclusive.
LEGGE’s rookie NASCAR Cup Series campaign shows exactly why sponsors like e.l.f. Cosmetics and Desnuda Organic Tequila are sticking with her. After early struggles with 30th and 32nd place finishes, she’s steadily climbing with a 19th at Chicago Street Race and a standout 17th at Indianapolis – Live Fast Motorsports’ best oval result of 2025. Her 25.8 average finish across six starts tells the story of genuine improvement.
The Xfinity Series has been tougher territory for LEGGE with Jordan Anderson Racing, where five DNFs in six starts mostly due to crashes have tested her resilience. But here’s what matters: her team and sponsors aren’t backing down, signaling they see the long-term potential we’ve been talking about. Whether 2026 brings full-time or part-time competition, she’s clearly established herself as someone racing to win, not just participate.