The motorsport world learned late one evening that veteran racer Katherine Legge plans to attempt the rare Indy 500/Coca‑Cola 600 double on Sunday, May 24. This arrangement has been independently confirmed by multiple outlets and sees Legge entered in the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the No. 11 HMD Motorsports/AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet, while also scheduled to drive the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet in the 67th running of the Coca‑Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The project is being financed by e.l.f. Cosmetics, which already supports her Indy entry.
This effort, commonly known in racing circles as ‘The Double’ — an attempt to compete in two marquee oval events on the same calendar day — carries strong symbolic weight because if Legge completes both she will enter an exclusive list of competitors. The initiative was described by Legge as a test of limits and self‑belief: she framed it as an opportunity to take calculated risks and do “something unique,” thanking her sponsor for embracing what the moment represents.
Historical context: an exclusive club
The list of drivers who have tried to tackle both the Indy 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 in one day is very short. Previous attempts include names such as John Andretti, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch and Kyle Larson. Among those, Tony Stewart remains the only driver to have completed every lap of the combined 1,100 miles, doing so in 2001. Others, like Davy Jones in 1995, tried but failed to make the Charlotte field. Legge’s attempt would add several firsts: she would be the first woman, the first non‑American and the oldest competitor to try the feat, further underscoring the significance of the entry.
Logistics and regulatory hurdles
Executing ‘The Double’ involves finely timed logistics and an element of luck. NASCAR’s evolving policy environment makes the task harder for full‑time Cup drivers: rules introduced before the 2026 season restrict how playoff waivers are handled, and a driver who misses Cup events for non‑medical reasons can lose regular‑season points and playoff advantages. Recent attempts by Kyle Larson illustrated how delays and incidents can derail plans — rain interruptions in 2026 prevented him from making Charlotte on time, while subsequent years saw crashes that spoiled the effort. For part‑time competitors like Legge, those point penalties are not a limiting factor, but schedule compression and travel remain major obstacles.
Legge’s racing background and recent form
Katherine Legge, 45, brings a diverse resume across IndyCar, NASCAR and IMSA. This will be her fifth entry in the Indianapolis 500, where her best finish came in 2012 with a 22nd place result. She raced in seven IndyCar events for Dale Coyne Racing in 2026 and returned to the grid last year at Indianapolis with a mechanical retirement. On the stock‑car side, Legge has made a growing number of NASCAR Cup starts, including her eighth career Cup start at Watkins Glen and a recent outing at the same Live Fast car she will drive at Charlotte. Her best Cup day so far came at the 2026 Brickyard 400, where she finished 17th — notable for Live Fast Motorsports as a top non‑drafting result.
Charlotte and entry status
While Legge is locked into the Indy 500 with no risk of being bumped from the field, her place in the Coca‑Cola 600 is subject to the official entry list for that race. Organizers will publish the full list prior to qualifying, and only then will it be clear whether Legge must make the trip to Charlotte and secure her spot on speed. She has previous experience at the Charlotte complex, having raced in NASCAR Xfinity and other series at the track in recent seasons, though she has yet to race the Coca‑Cola 600 itself.
Sponsors, manufacturer backing and the bigger picture
The project has attracted corporate and manufacturer support. e.l.f. Cosmetics is the primary sponsor funding the double attempt and continues its backing of Legge’s Indy entry. Chevrolet has also voiced its encouragement: the manufacturer’s competition director highlighted how such an undertaking reflects competitiveness and can inspire the next generation of female racers. That combined backing helped assemble the logistics in a relatively short window — reports indicate the deal came together in under two weeks before race day — demonstrating that focused sponsorship can unlock ambitious, high‑profile racing goals.
Whether Legge completes both races will depend on a mix of performance, timing and fortune. Regardless of the outcome on Sunday, May 24, the move cements her reputation as a racer willing to push boundaries and pursue a unique place in motorsport history.