ISABELLA ROBUSTO Leads Historic 6-Woman Field Tying NASCAR’s Female Record

July 26, 2025

• Six women lined up for the ARCA Menards Series race at Indianapolis, tying the all-time NASCAR record for most female drivers in a single event. ISABELLA ROBUSTO dominated the field with a stellar 4th place finish overall, while LANIE BUICE grabbed 11th and REGINA SIRVENT crossed the line 17th. We’re not talking participation trophies here—these women raced through barriers and left actual tire marks where history books once gathered dust.
• KATHERINE LEGGE returned to Indianapolis under Live Fast Motorsports, competing in both NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races in 2025. Her resume speaks volumes: fastest qualifying time for a woman in the Indy 500 at 231.627 mph in 2023, plus being the first woman to lead laps in Champ Car competition. When she says competing in both series will be “epic,” we believe her—because she’s already proven what epic looks like on this track.
• The Indianapolis moment draws a direct line to Danica Patrick’s trailblazing career, which opened doors that were “once firmly closed.” Patrick’s father-figure influence shows up in KATHERINE LEGGE’s story, where her father recalled predictions about his daughter following Patrick’s podium path. This isn’t just about matching records—it’s about a cultural shift where women are moving from historic novelty to established competitive presence, backed by teams and sponsors who finally get it.

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