Katherine Legge aims to become first woman to complete ‘The Double’ — Indy 500, Coke 600 on the same day

TL;DR

Katherine Legge aims to be the first woman to complete 'The Double' by racing in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. She is set to fly from Indianapolis to Charlotte between the two races, which poses significant logistical challenges.

Key points

Katherine Legge is entering both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600.
She aims to be the first woman to complete 'The Double.'
The races are on the same day but in different cities.
Logistics include a flight from Indianapolis to Charlotte.
Indy 500 starts at 12:45 p.m. ET; Coca-Cola 600 starts at 6 p.m. ET.

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Katherine Legge, 45, who was already on the entry list for the Indianapolis 500, has added her name to the entry list for the Coca-Cola 600, as she looks to become the first woman ever to try “The Double.”

While racing in two events between IndyCar and NASCAR may not seem like a monumental feat, the unique thing about these events is that they are on the same day, and not in the same city.

Racing in both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day has become affectionally known as “The Double.” Not counting participating in the races themselves, the logistics of pulling it off, including the flight from Indianapolis to Charlotte (N.C.) between races, are challenging.

This year’s Indy 500 is scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m. ET. The race typically runs about three hours. Then it’s about a 70- to 90-minute flight to Charlotte, where the green flag on the Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled to drop at 6 p.m. ET. It’s possible to run both races, but weather delays and/or race stoppages in Indianapolis tighten things up.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 12: #11: Katherine Legge, HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet during the NTT INDYCAR Series The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 - Practice & Previews on May 12, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Geoff Miller/Lumen via Getty Images)

Katherine Legge is looking to become the first woman ever to attempt "The Double." (Photo by Geoff Miller/Lumen via Getty Images)

(Geoff Miller via Getty Images)

Only five drivers have attempted the double since 1994, and Legge is looking to become the sixth — and first woman.

Q&A

What is 'The Double' in racing?

'The Double' refers to the challenge of competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

When do the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 races take place?

The Indy 500 is scheduled to start at 12:45 p.m. ET, while the Coca-Cola 600 is set to begin at 6 p.m. ET on the same day.

What are the challenges of completing 'The Double'?

The main challenges include the logistics of flying from Indianapolis to Charlotte and the potential for weather delays affecting the race schedule.

Who is Katherine Legge?

Katherine Legge is a 45-year-old race car driver aiming to become the first woman to complete 'The Double' by participating in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600.