British driver Katherine Legge, 45, is set to chase a rare piece of motorsport history on May 24, when she will attempt ‘The Double’ — a back‑to‑back showdown that pairs the iconic Indianapolis 500 with the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Legge, who has logged time in both NASCAR’s premier Cup Series and the IndyCar Series, brings a résumé that includes four prior Indy 500 starts and a best finish of 22nd. Her 19 combined Cup and O’Reilly Racing starts illustrate a career built on endurance rather than full‑time commitments.
She will climb into the No. 11 Chevrolet for HMD Motorsports and AJ Foyt Racing at Indianapolis, while swapping to the No. 78 Chevrolet for Live Fast Motorsports at Charlotte. The partnership with Chevrolet provides factory power for both events, underscoring the brand’s confidence in her bid.
Only five drivers have previously attempted the grueling 1,100‑mile marathon, and Tony Stewart remains the sole figure to have completed the entire distance. Kyle Larson, the most recent challenger in 2024 and slated for 2025, offered Legge a simple piece of advice: ‘have fun and enjoy the experience.’
A Milestone for Women in Motorsport
Legge’s effort will mark her as the sixth competitor to tackle the Double, a milestone that would place her among the pioneers of women in American open‑wheel and stock car racing. While the official entry list for the Coca‑Cola 600 is still pending, she is already preparing for a maximum of 40 cars that will line up at Charlotte.
Beyond the statistics, Legge describes the opportunity as ‘the chance of a lifetime,’ a sentiment echoed by her teammates and the broader racing community. As she fine‑tunes her program after a couple of years away from full‑time IndyCar competition, the upcoming weekend promises to be a vivid reminder of why the sport continues to attract daring talent.