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Katherine Legge Confirms Memorial Day Attempt at Indy‑Charlotte 'Double'

If she starts both races she would be the first woman to try the one‑day Indy‑to‑Charlotte double with the result hinging on precise travel and weather.

Director Cynthia Hill at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Katelyn Larson.
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Katherine Legge, driver of the No. 78 e.l.f. Chevrolet, waves to fans during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on May 10.
History Of The 1,100-Mile Double: Drivers Who Attempted Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600

Overview

  • Legge is set to run the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on Sunday, May 24, having qualified 26th at Indy and effectively secured a Charlotte start because the NASCAR field will not be full.
  • Her team has finalized a tight travel plan that uses a helicopter from the Indy track to Indianapolis International Airport, a private jet to Charlotte, and a final helicopter to the Charlotte infield to meet the narrow window between the two races.
  • Chevrolet will power both cars and Legge will drive the No. 11 for HMD/A.J. Foyt Racing at Indy and the No. 78 for Live Fast Motorsports at Charlotte, a pairing arranged on short notice and supported by e.l.f. Cosmetics and advisors from Kyle Larson’s camp.
  • The biggest risks are weather delays, on‑track incidents and any travel hiccups because rain or crashes at Indy can make it impossible to reach Charlotte in time, a vulnerability shown by recent attempts in 2024 and 2025.
  • Only Tony Stewart has completed all 1,100 miles in a single day and a new documentary about Kyle Larson’s failed attempts has highlighted how exact timing, extreme endurance, and rapid car swapping make the double rare and grueling.