Katherine Legge Double Tracker: Veteran Racer's Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600 Attempt

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — Katherine Legge is making history as the first woman to attempt The Double, racing on the same day in INDYCAR's Indianapolis 500 before heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600. 

Over the years, five drivers have attempted the Memorial Day Double, but Tony Stewart remains the only driver to complete all 1,100 miles in a single day. Most recently, NASCAR driver Kyle Larson tried twice, in 2024 and 2025, but both attempts were foiled. 

Now, it's Legge's turn.

The 45-year-old veteran driver from England will compete in the Indy 500 for HMD Motorsports as part of an alliance with A.J. Foyt Racing behind the wheel of the No. 11 Chevrolet. For NASCAR's evening race, she'll be in the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet. 

There are several logistical challenges of attempting The Double, efficient transportation from Indianapolis to Charlotte included. And Legge likely needs to leave Indianapolis somewhere between 4 and 5 p.m. ET to make it to the Coke 600 before the scheduled 6 p.m. ET start.

But weather often plays a role and was a major reason Larson's 2024 attempt didn't work out. Everything has to run on time, and there's a chance for rain at the Indy 500. 

So, as Legge attempts to do the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on the same day, we're here to track her progress. All times are Eastern.

Indy 500 Field Hits The Track 

After qualifying for the Indy 500 last weekend, Legge will start this race from the ninth row from 26th.

Indy 500 Begins

While it seemed like rain might impede the scheduled start of the 2026 Indy 500, the green flag flew on time. The average Indy 500 is about three hours. 

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