Katherine Legge could attempt 'The Double' in the next couple of years
Katherine Legge could attempt 'The Double' in the next couple of years
Katherine Legge made her NASCAR Cup Series debut at Phoenix Raceway, but it may not be her last race of the 2025 season. According to FOX Sports' Bob Pockrass, Legge hopes to run more Cup Series races in 2025. However, could one of those events come on the same day as the Indianapolis 500 in late May?
Legge has been linked to an attempt at the 2025 Indianapolis 500 while expressing interest to compete in the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 earlier in the year. If NASCAR were to approve the 44-year-old driver for oval tracks larger than one mile, an entry into the Coca-Cola 600 could be a possibility. It is important to note that Legge told RACER.com's Marshall Pruett earlier in 2025 that there are no solid plans for that scenario yet.
If Legge can solidify her plans, she could join Kyle Larson as two drivers attempting "The Double" at the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in 2025. Legge's approval to race in the Cup Series has been controversial, but with one race under her belt, it could be enough for NASCAR to allow more events. If not, Legge could compete in more NASCAR races before May.
Many dominos would need to fall for Legge to attempt "The Double" on such short notice, but it shouldn't be ruled out yet. It's one of racing's most significant accomplishments, and if it doesn't happen in 2025, maybe it could be looked at for 2026 and beyond. Either way, Legge's recent desire for more Cup Series races has made this scenario more likely than it was before.
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