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Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Indiana) — Katherine Legge is making history as the first woman to attempt The Double, racing the same day in the INDYCAR Indianapolis 500 before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600.
Over the years, five drivers have attempted the Memorial Day Double, but Tony Stewart remains the only driver to complete the 1,100 miles in a single day. More recently, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson tried twice, in 2024 and 2025, but both attempts were thwarted.
And unfortunately for Legge, her Indy 500 ended too early when she was involved in a crash, leaving Stewart the only driver to finish both races on the same day for at least another year.
The 45-year-old veteran English driver competed in the Indy 500 for HMD Motorsports as part of an alliance with AJ Foyt Racing driving the No. 11 Chevrolet. For NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600, he will be in the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet.
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There are several logistical challenges when attempting The Double, including efficient transportation from Indianapolis to Charlotte. And Legge probably needed to leave Indianapolis between 4 and 5 pm ET to reach the Coke 600 before the scheduled 6 pm ET departure. But with his accident, he shouldn’t have any problems getting to NASCAR on time.
During Legge’s busy day, we’re here following his progress.
Indy 500 field hits the track
After qualifying for the Indy 500 last weekend, Legge will start this race on the ninth row from 26th.
Green Flag Indy 500
While it looked like rain might prevent the scheduled start of the 2026 Indy 500, the green flag waved on time and Legge started in 26th place.
The average Indy 500 lasts about three hours.
Legge collected in early Indy 500 wreck
The Indy 500 had barely begun. But on Lap 19, when Ryan Hunter-Reay spun in Turn 2, Legge tried to avoid him, but the two still made contact, bringing out the first caution flag.
Both drivers were able to exit their cars without assistance from safety equipment, and both were evaluated and released from the medical center. But unfortunately for her, Legge’s Indy 500 career ended too early.
What Katherine Legge said after her Indy 500 accident
After being evaluated and released from the medical center, Legge explained her perspective on what happened. Obviously, she was devastated.
“I’m devastated more than anything,” Legge told FOX Sports’ Georgia Henneberry.
“Ryan spun in front of me,” he continued, explaining his perspective on the accident. “I think he was struggling with his car for a minute, and I was there, just relaxing and saving fuel. And he spun and went down the track, then started coming back onto the track, so I had to abort the mission and try to get off. And I just didn’t make it.”
