Katherine Legge qualifies 27th for Indy 500 as Double attempt begins
Katherine Legge qualified 27th for the Indianapolis 500, marking the beginning of her attempt at 'The Double.' Despite facing challenging wind and track conditions, she secured her spot in the race with a four-lap average speed of 229.456 mph. Legge expressed disappointment over her qualifying position, attributing it to the unfavorable conditions during her qualifying run.
- ▪Katherine Legge qualified 27th for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- ▪She achieved a four-lap average speed of 229.456 mph despite difficult track conditions.
- ▪There were exactly 33 entries for the 33-car field, ensuring Legge was safely locked into the race.
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