Katherine Legge is sixth to try Indy 500-NASCAR double. Here's her story
Katherine Legge is set to become the sixth racer to attempt the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. This challenging feat involves a total of 600 laps and 1,100 miles, with only one previous racer completing every lap in similar attempts. Legge, a veteran with over 20 years of experience, will drive Chevy-powered entries for both races, although her odds of success are considered long.
- ▪Katherine Legge is attempting the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, a feat only attempted by five others before her.
- ▪In previous attempts, only Tony Stewart has completed every lap of both races.
- ▪Legge has over 20 years of racing experience and has primarily raced Indy-style cars and sports cars.
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