TC Daily Pit Stop: Katherine Legge Set For Historic Attempt at 'The Double'

TC Daily Pit Stop: Thursday, May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Katherine Legge Set For Historic Attempt at ‘The Double’

With primary sponsorship from e.l.f. Cosmetics, Katherine Legge is set to attempt ‘The Double’ on Memorial Day weekend this year. Legge, who was already slated to be one of the 33 cars in the Indianapolis 500, driving the No. 11 HMD/A.J. Foyt Racing entry, will now also attempt to compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the same day.

In the Coca-Cola 600, Legge will pilot the No. 78 Chevrolet for Live Fast Motorsports. If Legge is able to make the field for the race in Concord, NC, and weather plays nice for her throughout the weekend, she’ll become the first woman, the first non-American, and the oldest driver to ever pull off ‘The Double’.

Kyle Larson, who competed in ‘The Double’ last season, was the first driver since Kurt Busch in 2014, who was able to compete in both events. Larson attempted ‘The Double’ in 2024, but weather foiled his hopes of competing in the Coca-Cola 600.

John Andretti was the first driver to attempt ‘The Double’ in 1994. Andretti finished 10th in the Indianapolis 500, and 36th in the Coca-Cola 600 that season.

Davy Jones attempted in 1995, but failed to make the field for the Coca-Cola 600.

Robby Gordon attempted ‘The Double’ five times, and his most successful attempt came in 2002, when he completed all but one lap between the two events.

Tony Stewart, who pulled off ‘The Double’ twice, remains the only driver to complete all 1,100 miles of racing in one day, as he finished 6th on the lead lap in the 2001 Indianapolis 500, and then finished third on the lead lap in the Coca-Cola 600.

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