Katherine Legge etched her name into motorsport lore this Memorial Day, becoming the first woman and the oldest driver ever to attempt the Memorial Day Double, tackling both the iconic Indy 500 and the grueling Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day.
The veteran from the United Kingdom powered through 361 laps of the 600‑mile stock‑car marathon, ultimately crossing the finish line in 31st place, a testament to her endurance and skill.
A Milestone in Endurance
Her feat was not just a personal triumph but a historic moment for gender and age representation in American open‑wheel and stock‑car racing, drawing cheers from fans and analysts alike.
Meanwhile, Live Fast Motorsports announced a driver shuffle for the upcoming Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, with Daniel Dye stepping into the No. 78 Chevrolet for the team.
Dye will take over the car that has not seen action at Pocono since the conclusion of the 2023 season, when the organization transitioned to a non‑chartered status, marking a fresh chapter for the squad.
Broadcast and Schedule
The team’s lineup also includes a notable entry from Casey Mears, who will pilot the No. 62 Chevrolet for Beard Motorsports in what marks the team’s first official race of the season, adding depth to the competitive field.
Fans will be able to follow the action live on Amazon Prime Video, which has secured broadcasting rights for the Great American Getaway 400, with the race scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Pocono event will be staged at the historic Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, a venue that shares a geographic tie with other key NASCAR stops such as Concord, North Carolina, and Watkins Glen, New York, underscoring the national scope of the series.