--- title: "Katherine Legge Will Be the First Woman to Attempt Indy 500, Coke 600 ‘Double’" date: "2026-05-13" modified: "2026-05-13" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/katherine-legge-will-be-the-first-woman-to-attempt-indy-500-coke-600-double" categories: - "NASCAR" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Katherine Legge Will Be the First Woman to Attempt Indy 500, Coke 600 ‘Double’ ![]() *\Chris Owens via IndyCar\* British racing driver [Katherine Legge]() is set to become the first woman to ever attempt [the famous "Double."]() Come Memorial Day Weekend, Legge will kick off her Sunday in Indianapolis by racing the [Indy 500](), followed by a quick flight to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race. If successful—and I'm certainly rooting for her—she will cover a total of 1,100 hard-fought racing miles. To complete this feat, she will have to finish the 500 without any major delays that could compromise travel logistics. Following the 500, she'd have to quickly helicopter from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to one of the two nearby airports, board a private flight to Charlotte, then take another helicopter into the [NASCAR]() venue and make it on time for the driver's meeting and subsequent race start. ![The NASCAR Cup Series take to Texas Motor Speedway for The Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY in Fort Worth, TX.]() **e.l.f.** “Very few drivers ever get the opportunity to attempt ‘The Double,’ and I do not take that opportunity lightly,” said Legge during the announcement. “This challenge is about pushing through perceived limits, betting on yourse.l.f., taking risks and trying to do something unique. I am so incredibly grateful to e.l.f. for believing in what this moment represents and for building a community around it.” As I mentioned when Legge was first confirmed for the Indy 500 last month, cosmetics giant e.l.f. will be her primary sponsor, advancing the message that when "women are given access to spaces traditionally closed to them," anything is possible. ![]() **e.l.f.** “At e.l.f., we believe culture moves forward when more women are given the opportunity to own their stories, break barriers and redefine what is possible,” said Patrick O’Keefe, CMO of e.l.f. Beauty. “Katherine attempting ‘The Double’ is a reflection of what empowering.legendary.females. looks like in action—backing women who push boundaries and inspire the next generation to dream even bigger. Together, we are building experiences that invite our community into that journey and remind every eye, lip and face that the road opens wider when women are in the driver’s seat.” Only five drivers have attempted The Double so far: the late John Andretti in 1994, Robby Gordon in 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, Tony Stewart in 1999 and 2001, Kurt Busch in 2014, and lastly, Kyle Larson in 2024 and 2025. Only Tony Stewart managed to complete all 1,100 miles on the same day. Janet Guthrie announced plans to do The Double in 1976, but failed to qualify for the 500. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()