Katherine Legge attempts Indy 500–Coke 600

Katherine Legge will try one of U.S. motorsport's hardest same-day assignments on May 24, adding the Coca-Cola 600 to a schedule that already included the Indianapolis 500. NASCAR.com and RACER reported on May 13 that Legge plans to race the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and then fly to Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR's longest race later that night. (nascar.com) The attempt would make Legge the first woman to take on the Indianapolis 500-Coca-Cola 600 "Double," according to NASCAR.com and RACER. (nascar.com) The two races total 1,100 miles, split between IndyCar's 500-mile oval race and NASCAR's 600-mile Cup Series event. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) Legge, a 45-year-old British driver with experience in IndyCar, sports cars and NASCAR, said in comments carried by RACER that the challenge is about "pushing through perceived limits" and "trying to do something unique." Kyle Larson, who has pursued the same feat in recent seasons, said it would be "awesome" if she completed it, according to On3's report of ESPN's interview. (nascar.com) ### Which cars and teams is Legge scheduled to drive? The No. 11 Chevrolet is Legge's Indianapolis 500 entry with HMD Motorsports and AJ Foyt Racing, according to NASCAR.com and RACER. The same reports said she will switch to the No. 78 for Live Fast Motorsports in the Coca-Cola 600. (nascar.com) e.l.f. Cosmetics is listed by NASCAR.com as her primary sponsor across both events. NASCAR.com also said the program links Legge's IndyCar and NASCAR efforts under Chevrolet power. ### What exactly is "The Double"? "The Double" refers to running the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, with the driver traveling from Indiana to North Carolina between races. (racer.com) NASCAR.com described it as one of motorsport's most demanding endurance tests because it combines two top-level series and leaves little recovery time between events. (nascar.com) The Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled for that evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Official event pages list the Indy 500 for May 24 and the Coca-Cola 600 for May 24 at 6 p.m. Eastern. (nascar.com) ### How rare is this attempt? RACER said six drivers have previously attempted to run both races on the same day, beginning with John Andretti in 1994. RACER listed Davy Jones, Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch and Kyle Larson among the prior attempts, while NASCAR.com said only a small group of drivers has taken on the challenge. (nascar.com) NASCAR.com drew a historical link to AJ Foyt Racing through Andretti's 1994 effort. The same report also noted Janet Guthrie's 1976 trip to Charlotte after failing to qualify for Indianapolis, though that was not a same-day Double attempt. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) ### Why is Legge's bid drawing attention now? May 13 was the day the second half of the plan became public, after Legge had already been announced for the Indianapolis 500. RACER said rumors of the Double had circulated in April, and NASCAR.com said Legge had recently completed her veteran refresher test for what would be her fifth Indy 500 start. (nascar.com) Watkins Glen was Legge's most recent NASCAR Cup start before the announcement. NASCAR.com said she made her first Cup start of the 2026 season there on May 10 with Live Fast Motorsports support from e.l.f. (nascar.com) ### What has Larson said about the challenge? Kyle Larson called the feat physically demanding and said it would be "awesome" if Legge finished it, according to On3's account of ESPN's interview. Larson has recent experience with the logistical and endurance demands because RACER said he pursued the Double in 2024 and 2025 but did not complete all 1,100 miles in either year. (nascar.com) Larson's comments matter because he is one of the few active drivers with direct experience trying to balance both events in one day. That comparison is an inference based on RACER's list of recent attempts and On3's report of Larson's remarks. (nascar.com) ### What happens next before May 24? May 24 is the target date for both races, with the 110th Indianapolis 500 scheduled first in Speedway, Indiana, and the Coca-Cola 600 scheduled later in Concord, North Carolina. Official event pages list the Indy 500 as part of the May 12-24 event window and the Coca-Cola 600 as the May 24 Cup race at Charlotte. Legge's next milestones are qualifying and race-day logistics with HMD Motorsports, AJ Foyt Racing and Live Fast Motorsports. (on3.com) If she starts both races on May 24, she will move from Indianapolis to Charlotte in an attempt to cover the full 1,100 miles. (nascar.com) (jayski.com) (racer.com)