KATHERINE LEGGE Returns to Indy 500 as Lone Female Entry in 110th Running

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April 27, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • KATHERINE LEGGE returns for fifth Indy 500 start, piloting No. 11 Chevrolet for HMD Motorsports-AJ Foyt Racing partnership, backed by e.l.f. Cosmetics. She’s the sole female entry in the 110th running.
  • The 45-year-old Englishwoman holds female qualifying records at IMS: fastest single lap (231.627 mph) and four-lap average (231.070 mph) from 2023. Best race finish was 22nd in 2012 debut.
  • LEGGE joins exclusive club as ninth woman ever to compete in Indy 500. Partnership leverages HMD’s INDY NXT development success and Foyt Racing’s legendary Indianapolis pedigree for May competition.

UPCOMING:

  • Indianapolis 500 practice sessions begin May 12, 2026 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • 110th Indianapolis 500 race day scheduled for May 24, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

KATHERINE LEGGE

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Field Level Media originally appearing on yournews.com