The “Double” Dream Lives: Katherine Legge Survives the Indy 500 Meat Grinder
Katherine Legge has successfully qualified for the 110th Indianapolis 500, securing the 27th position. She is aiming to become the first woman to complete the Memorial Day 'Double' by racing in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. This achievement would also make her the first non-American-born driver to tackle this challenging feat at the age of 45.
- ▪Legge qualified 27th for the Indianapolis 500 with a four-lap average speed of 229.456 mph.
- ▪She is attempting to complete the Memorial Day 'Double', racing in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
- ▪If successful, Legge would be the first woman and the oldest driver to complete the Double.
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