Katherine Legge Double Tracker: Veteran Racer's Indy 500 Ends Early In A Wreck
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Key Points:
- Katherine Legge made history as the first woman to attempt The Double, racing in the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, but her Indy 500 ended early due to a crash on Lap 19.
- Legge started 26th in the Indy 500 but was involved in a wreck while trying to avoid Ryan Hunter-Reay, forcing her to retire from the race; both drivers were unharmed.
- Despite the early exit from the Indy 500, Legge planned to continue with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, facing logistical challenges including timely transportation between events.
- Legge expressed frustration and disappointment after the crash, emphasizing that the incident was out of her control and that she was committed to moving forward and focusing on the NASCAR race.
- Tony Stewart remains the only driver to have completed The Double successfully, with Legge’s attempt adding to the history of this challenging motorsport feat.