In a thrilling last-minute development, motorsport veteran Katherine Legge has secured a surprise deal to attempt the legendary Indy 500/Coke 600 Double next week—a feat that only a handful of drivers have ever dared to chase.
The 45-year-old British driver was already confirmed for her fifth appearance at the Indianapolis 500, piloting the No. 11 HMD Motorsports/AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet. But now, in a move that has caught the racing world off guard, Legge will also compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day—Sunday, May 24. If all goes according to plan (and the weather cooperates), she will become just the sixth driver in history to tackle both races in a single day, and the oldest to do so.
Legge made her eighth career NASCAR Cup Series start just this past weekend at Watkins Glen, and she'll return to the cockpit of the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet for the 600-mile marathon at Charlotte. The effort is backed by e.l.f. Cosmetics, which is also supporting her Indy 500 campaign—a partnership that made this ambitious double possible.
The Double is one of motorsport's ultimate endurance tests: 1,100 miles of racing across two of America's most iconic events. Recent history includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, who made his attempt last year. Before him, legends like Robby Gordon, John Andretti, Kurt Busch, and Tony Stewart have taken on the challenge. Stewart remains the only driver to complete every single lap, achieving that milestone in 2001.
Legge had expressed interest in attempting the Double ahead of Watkins Glen but emphasized it would depend on sponsorship. Now, with a deal coming together in just two weeks, she's set to make history. Her best Indy 500 finish came in 2012, when she placed 22nd, and while her Cup Series debut was just over a year ago, she's already shown promise on ovals. Her standout moment came at the 2025 Brickyard 400, where she finished 17th—the best non-drafting result ever for Live Fast Motorsports. This will be her first Coca-Cola 600, though she did run the NASCAR O'Reilly race at Charlotte last May.
For fans of racing history and sheer determination, this is a story to watch. Whether you're cheering from the stands or gearing up in your favorite driver's apparel, Legge's double attempt is set to be one of the most talked-about moments of the season.