Katherine Legge adds Coca-Cola 600 to Indianapolis 500 entry
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Key Points:
- Katherine Legge aims to become the first woman to complete the "double" by racing in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, driving for A.J. Foyt Motorsports and Live Fast Motorsports respectively.
- Legge, 45, is entering her fifth Indianapolis 500 with a best finish of 22nd in 2012, and has competed in eight NASCAR Cup races over the past two years.
- Only five drivers have attempted both races since 1994, with Tony Stewart being the only one to complete all 1,100 miles and finish in the top six in both events in 2001.
- The "double" demands exceptional endurance and precision, and recent attempts, like Kyle Larson's, have faced challenges including race delays and crashes.
- NASCAR's updated playoff waiver rules in 2025 have made it more difficult for full-time drivers to attempt the Indianapolis 500 without risking their eligibility for the Coca-Cola 600.