Katherine Legge, a British racing driver, is set to attempt the grueling 'double' of competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Series race on the same day, May 24, 2026. If successful, she would become the first woman to achieve this feat.
Legge, 45, will drive for Dale Coyne Racing in the Indy 500, marking her fourth start in the event. Her best finish at Indianapolis was 22nd in 2023. For the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, she will pilot a car for Live Fast Motorsports, a team she has previously driven for in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The 'double' is considered one of the most challenging days in motorsports, requiring a driver to fly between Indianapolis, Indiana, and Charlotte, North Carolina, between races. Only a handful of drivers have attempted it, with Tony Stewart being the last to complete both races in 2001.
Legge's attempt comes as part of a broader push for diversity in motorsports. She has been a prominent figure in open-wheel and sports car racing, and her effort is being closely watched by fans and media alike.
