Katherine Legge attempting Indy 500/Coke 600 double

[HoneyBadger]

Katherine Legge becoming first woman to attempt Indianapolis-Charlotte 'Double'

Katherine Legge will attempt to become only the sixth driver and first woman in history to race in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

www.yardbarker.com

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Best of luck. I guess a spur-of-the-moment attempt is possible if she doesn't expect much beyond just saying she's done it.

At 45, will she be the oldest driver to try this?

 

[virtualbalboa]

I kinda wish she was getting these opportunities 15 years ago when she was in her prime.

 

[Speedbowl14]

Running the double is awesome. It is a shame both rides are bottom tier equipment at each respective series' event where equipment matters the most. A top 25 in both races would be amazing.

 

[DIDIT]

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.

 

[Daytripper]

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.

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.

 

[DaleJrFan2003]

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.

 

[KTMLew01]

 

[wi_racefan]

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

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Sounds like her Indy ride is pretty solid

She was last yesterday, 2 mph behind 32nd, and 7.5 mph behind the leader.

 

[jws926]

This is cool, wish her the best luck.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

Not too optimistic about Legge qualifying for Cup. . It looks like she would have to beat Heim and Love and the 66car driver.

 

[wi_racefan]

Not too optimistic about Legge qualifying for Cup. . It looks like she would have to beat Heim and Love and the 66car driver.

Right now there's only 40 cars, so she'd make it. Wouldn't she also be eligible for whatever the exemption that JJ used for the 500?