Katherine Legge is set to make history on May 24, when she will take the wheel for a daring ‘Double’ that pairs the iconic Indianapolis 500 with NASCAR’s Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day.
A Rare Racing Double
She will first contest the 500‑mile Indy event in the No. 11 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet fielded by HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing, before moving to Charlotte Motor Speedway to race the 400‑mile Coca‑Cola 600 for Live Fast Motorsports in the No. 78 e.l.f. Cosmetics entry.
The undertaking places Legge among only six drivers who have attempted the double, a roster that includes John Andretti, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch and Kyle Larson, each of whom has left a distinct mark on the challenge.
Tony Stewart remains the sole driver to have completed every scheduled lap in both races, finishing sixth at Indianapolis and third at Charlotte in 2001, a feat that still stands as the gold standard for endurance and consistency.
More recent attempts have produced mixed results; Kyle Larson’s 2024 bid was curtailed by a rain‑delayed postponement and a 2025 crash that saw him exit both events early, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the double.
Sponsorship and Legacy
Legge’s participation is underpinned by a four‑year partnership with e.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand that has become synonymous with her cross‑Atlantic racing campaign and reflects a growing synergy between beauty marketing and motorsport.
At 45, the English driver brings a wealth of experience from IndyCar and sports‑car competition, and her effort is widely viewed as a milestone for female representation in a sport historically dominated by men.
Her attempt not only pushes personal boundaries but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring drivers worldwide, highlighting the expanding role of women in the highest echelons of auto racing.