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KATHERINE LEGGE Discusses IndyCar, NASCAR, Indy 500 Double With Paul Tracy

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August 24, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • KATHERINE LEGGE reflects on racing everything from Champ Cars to NASCAR, calling the old Lola Champ Car her favorite. She raced alongside Button and Hamilton early in her career.
  • LEGGE candidly addresses the intense criticism and backlash she faced entering NASCAR, explaining how her perspective on being a woman in racing evolved and why she embraced opportunities to inspire.
  • LEGGE details becoming the first woman to attempt the Indy 500/Coca-Cola 600 double, describing the grueling physical demands from morning Indianapolis to night Charlotte in an ill-handling car over 600 miles.
  • LEGGE discusses bucket-list ambitions including Daytona 500, Le Mans, and Bathurst, plus memorable moments with the DeltaWing and her approach to working without traditional management backing throughout her career.

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACER Staff originally appearing on racer.com

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