KATHERINE LEGGE’s BetMGM 300 Weekend Shows NASCAR’s Cruel Side

May 25, 2025

• KATHERINE LEGGE came to Charlotte Motor Speedway as the only woman in the Xfinity Series BetMGM 300 field, backed by a splashy e.l.f. Cosmetics partnership that brought glam stations and female fan visibility to NASCAR. The weekend looked like it could be a statement moment both on and off track.
• A midrace spin in Turn 1 triggered one of those bizarre racing failures that makes you wonder if the motorsports gods have it out for certain drivers. LEGGE’s splitter got damaged and started dragging, then wedged so tightly under her car that it literally couldn’t move, requiring a tow truck to end her day early.
• While social media served up the usual mix of support and snark (“Has she ever finished a race yet”), LEGGE’s impact extended beyond lap times. Her e.l.f. partnership created the “Power Grip Garage” experience, proving that visibility and inclusion efforts can matter even when the racing luck runs out.

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