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Katherine Legge’s Historic Indy-Charlotte Double Race Challenge
Highlights
- Katherine Legge to attempt Double on May 24
- She’ll race Indy 500 then NASCAR Coca-Cola 600
- Legge drives No. 11 Chevy at Indianapolis
- Flies to Charlotte for No. 78 Chevy NASCAR race
- Only five drivers previously attempted the Double feat
- Legge is first female aiming for this racing Double
Katherine Legge will attempt the Indy 500–Coca-Cola 600 Double on Sunday, May 24, becoming the first woman to race both events the same day.
Legge becomes the first woman to attempt the 1,100-mile Double on May 24.
She starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the No. 11 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet for HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing.
After finishing at Indy, she will fly to Charlotte Motor Speedway to drive Live Fast Motorsports’ No. 78 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet in NASCAR’s 600‑mile race.
The Double covers 1,100 miles across contrasting disciplines, demanding precision, endurance, and unforgiving logistics.
Only five drivers have attempted it: John Andretti, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch, and Kyle Larson.
None has won both races on the day. Stewart set the benchmark in 2001, completing every lap, finishing sixth at Indy and third at Charlotte.
Only five drivers have tried the Double, and none has won both races on the day.
Recent attempts underline the risk. Larson’s 2024 effort was hampered by Indy’s rain delay, and his 2025 bid ended with crashes in both events.
Legge, 45 and from England, has e.l.f. Cosmetics backing for four years. She frames the attempt as pushing limits while respecting risk.
The technical shift is stark. IndyCar downforce, braking, and seating differ greatly from a NASCAR Cup car, demanding rapid recalibration and detailed preparation.
Tony Stewart’s 2001 run remains the benchmark: all 1,100 miles completed.
Travel remains the wildcard. With both venues in Eastern Time, flight windows are tight. Weather or delays could jeopardize Charlotte timing, as history shows.
Execution hinges on team coordination. HMD with AJ Foyt must deliver reliability and track position at Indy. Live Fast targets adaptability, pit work, and seat fit in dense NASCAR traffic.
Broadcast coverage starts with the Indianapolis 500 at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One, and INDYCAR Radio powered by OnlyBulls. The Coca‑Cola 600 streams on Amazon Prime Video later.
Beyond logistics, the attempt carries cultural weight. It measures progress on representation while testing performance across two distinct competitive baselines in one demanding day.
Visual Summary
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1,100 miles | Two races
One day
1st Woman Ever Attempting The Double
One day
1st Woman Ever Attempting The Double
Only 5 have tried before:
John Andretti
Robby Gordon
Tony Stewart
Kurt Busch
Kyle Larson
Robby Gordon
Tony Stewart
Kurt Busch
Kyle Larson
No one has won both on the same day
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1,100 mi in 1 day
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1,100 mi in 1 day
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“You have to push your limits and take risks.”
— Katherine Legge
— Katherine Legge
Indy 500: FOX, 10 a.m. ET May 24 |
Coca-Cola 600: Prime Video, same day
Coca-Cola 600: Prime Video, same day
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History at top speed.
One Woman. Two Legacies.
History at top speed.
One Woman. Two Legacies.
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