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Indy-NASCAR Double: Katherine Legge driving in Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on same day
TL;DR
Katherine Legge is set to become the first woman to attempt the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. This historic double-header has been in the works for years, with previous attempts by other drivers thwarted by rain and accidents.
Key points
- Katherine Legge is the first woman to attempt the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
- The double-header has been planned for a couple of years.
- Previous attempts by Kyle Larson were unsuccessful due to rain and accidents.
- Tony Stewart's 2001 attempt remains the most successful of its kind.
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Katherine Legge is the first woman to attempt the "Double," racing in the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
“It’s been a couple of years in the making,” Legge said on May 13. “I knew that at some point in time it would be something that we looked at doing. But (I) didn’t anticipate it being this year.”
NASCAR star Kyle Larson tried it in 2024 and '25, but rain (2024) and accidents (2025) prevented him from completing the 1,100 miles.
Tony Stewart's 2001 effort — the first for a driver completing both races — remains the most successful try, finishing 6th at Indy and 3rd in Cup.
Katherine Legge 2026 Indy 500, NASCAR schedule
- (All times ET)
- Tuesday, May 12: Indy 500 practice, noon-6 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 13: Indy 500 practice, noon-6 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14: Indy 500 practice, noon-6 p.m.
- Friday, May 15: Indy 500 practice, noon-6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 16: Indy 500 qualifying, 11 a.m.-5:50 p.m.
- Sunday, May 17: Indy 500 qualifying, 1-6:55 p.m.
- Monday, May 18: Indy 500 practice, 1-3 p.m.
- Friday, May 22: Indy 500 Carb Day practice, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Saturday, May 23: NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 practice and qualifying, 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 24: Indy 500 starts at 12:45 p.m. ET; NASCAR Cup Coca-Cola 600 starts at 6 p.m.
Q&A
Who is Katherine Legge and what is her racing achievement?
Katherine Legge is a race car driver who will be the first woman to attempt the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
What challenges did previous drivers face when attempting the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double?
Previous attempts by drivers like Kyle Larson were hindered by rain and accidents, preventing them from completing the 1,100 miles.
What was Tony Stewart's performance in his attempt at the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double?
Tony Stewart's 2001 attempt was the most successful, finishing 6th at the Indy 500 and 3rd in the Coca-Cola 600.
