Katherine Legge attempting Indy 500/Coke 600 double

For me it’s a bit sad to see this. I get that she has this opportunity and would be foolish to pass up probably for financial reasons but I don’t think in the long run this will help her racing career.
It’s entirely possible she could be the first to finish last in both races. 😟
 
DIDIT said:
For me it’s a bit sad to see this. I get that she has this opportunity and would be foolish to pass up probably for financial reasons but I don’t think in the long run this will help her racing career.
It’s entirely possible she could be the first to finish last in both races. 😟
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She is 45 years old, there isn't a long run left to her racing career. She should take any opportunity she gets right now.
 
This was certainly an unexpected midnight bombshell.

As cool as this is, I'd be shocked if she made it through all 1100 miles considering her age + the equipment she's gonna be in.
 
I'll be honest I'm not a huge fan of this. Just for the fact I dont think she'll be competitive. I'd like her to get some more experience on ovals and be in a better car. What's a good finish for that car? 25?

Sounds like her Indy ride is pretty solid
 
Yeah , just finishing every lap would be an amazing
accomplishment for KL. Weather (amongst other things)
is key though.
 
wi_racefan said:
Wouldn't she also be eligible for whatever the exemption that JJ used for the 500?
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Would be a good move by NASCAR.

I don't think she'll finish on the lead lap of either race, but I hope she is able to start both races and at least be running at the finish in both races.
 
Spotter22 said:
She won't have the engineering support. The car will be the same as the others
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Love to see Penske/HMS/Gibbs/ETC get involved and get her a good car and support. Just slip few guys over to that team. They all have "test teams" that don't exist. How about doing something good for the sport. A top 20 finish would rock the world.
 
KTMLew01 said:
Love to see Penske/HMS/Gibbs/ETC get involved and get her a good car and support. Just slip few guys over to that team. They all have "test teams" that don't exist. How about doing something good for the sport. A top 20 finish would rock the world.
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That would be difficult, you aren't going to have Manufactures helping rivals.
 
She will make the 500, but Im not so sure about the 600. If they have 41 entries and only 40 get to start I doubt very seriously they will give her a provisional
 
Spotter22 said:
That would be difficult, you aren't going to have Manufactures helping rivals.
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It's a part-time team. No threat to any manufacturers season. I know my comment is unrealistic. I just think one of the big team has a car they could loan them. I mean...she won't win or even finish on the lead lap. Just hate to see her end up only running 100 laps and falling out. But it's racing. It'll work out however it works out.
 
KTMLew01 said:
Love to see Penske/HMS/Gibbs/ETC get involved and get her a good car and support. Just slip few guys over to that team. They all have "test teams" that don't exist. How about doing something good for the sport. A top 20 finish would rock the world.
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The thing is even with a good car do you think she's currently capable of running top 20 without circumstances?

I mean you give her the same piece as any TRD driver do you think she'd actually outrun the #35 heads up? Nothing against her, but running a stock car on an oval isn't something she has a lot of experience in yet.
 
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