
Breaking Barriers: The Trailblazing Women of NASCAR
A look at the pioneers, milestones and ongoing challenges faced by female drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, highlighting their impact on the sport’s evolution.
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A look at the pioneers, milestones and ongoing challenges faced by female drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series, highlighting their impact on the sport’s evolution.
Katherine Legge is set to tackle the Indy 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on May 26, a feat only Tony Stewart has achieved. With a tight timetable, weather risks and a lean team, her manager likens the operation to a military campaign, while the motorsports community rallies behind her.

British racing driver Katherine Legge plans to compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the NASCAR Coca‑Cola 600 on May 24, 2026, a feat only five drivers have attempted, with Tony Stewart the sole winner.

Katherine Legge, a 45‑year‑old British racer, is set to attempt the grueling 'Double'—competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day. She will be the first woman, oldest, and first non‑American to attempt this feat, racing for e.l.f. Cosmetics. Legge's journey involves flying between races and overcoming significant physical and mental challenges. She reflects on the opportunity as unique and pushing perceived limits, while acknowledging the historical significance of her attempt.

At 45, Katherine Legge is preparing for a daring experiment that could rewrite the record books. She will contest the Indy 500 with A.J. Foyt Motorsports and the Coca‑Cola 600 with Live Fast Motorsports, hoping to join an exclusive club of drivers who have completed the ‘Double’.