Katherine Legge secures last-minute deal to attempt Indy 500/Coke 600 Double next week

TL;DR

Katherine Legge will attempt the Indy 500 and Coke 600 Double on May 24, marking her fifth Indy 500 appearance. If successful, she will become the sixth driver ever to compete in both races on the same day and the oldest to do so.

Key points

Katherine Legge will attempt the Indy 500/Coke 600 Double.
This will be her fifth appearance in the Indianapolis 500.
She plans to compete in both races on May 24.
If successful, she will be the sixth driver to do both on the same day.
Legge will be the oldest driver to attempt this Double.

Katherine LeggeIndy 500Coke 600HMD Motorsports/AJ Foyt Racing

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Late Tuesday, USA Today Sports reported that Katherine Legge will attempt the rare Indy 500/Coke 600 Double -- this year. Motorsport.com has since independently confirmed the news as well.

The 45-year-old is already confirmed to be taking part in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, driving the No. 11 HMD Motorsports/AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet for her fifth appearance in the historic event.

However, we now know that she also plans to take part in the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day -- Sunday, May 24. If successful (and weather-permitting), Legge will be the sixth driver in history to take part in both races on the same day. She will also be the oldest.

Legge made her eighth career Cup Series start this past weekend at Watkins Glen, and she will again drive the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway next weekend.

e.l.f. Cosmetics will fund the effort, along with already supporting her in the Indy 500 this year.

An elite club

Katherine Legge, HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson is the most recent driver to attempt to complete the 1,100-mile Double between IndyCar's biggest race and NASCAR's longest. In addition to Larson, Robby Gordon, John Andretti, Kurt Busch, and Tony Stewart have also done it. Stewart is the only driver to actually complete every lap, doing so in 2001.

Q&A

What is the significance of Katherine Legge attempting the Indy 500 and Coke 600 Double?

Katherine Legge's attempt is significant as she could become the sixth driver in history to compete in both races on the same day, and the oldest to achieve this feat.

When will Katherine Legge compete in the Indy 500 and Coke 600?

Katherine Legge will compete in both the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on Sunday, May 24.

Which teams is Katherine Legge driving for in the Indy 500 and Coke 600?

In the Indy 500, Katherine Legge will drive the No. 11 HMD Motorsports/AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet.