KATHERINE LEGGE Returns to IndyCar After Two-Year Absence for Indy 500

May 1, 2026

• KATHERINE LEGGE posted Top 12 no-tow speeds during Indy 500 Open Test with AJ Foyt Racing/HMD Motorsports partnership, reuniting with e.l.f. Cosmetics sponsorship after two-year IndyCar absence.
• LEGGE benefits from guaranteed 33-car field with no bumping, allowing team to focus on race setup and traffic strategies rather than qualification pressure for first time since 2024 appearance.
• After engine failure ruined 2024 Dale Coyne Racing effort and 22nd-place 2012 debut finish, LEGGE believes she finally has competitive machinery to showcase oval talent at Indianapolis.
• Team restricted LEGGE from testing high-speed tow runs despite strong baseline pace, prioritizing methodical preparation over aggressive testing approach for May race.

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