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Legge's "Double" Bid Derailed by Crash
24 May
Summary
- Katherine Legge aimed to be first woman to complete "The Double."
- She crashed on lap 18 of the Indianapolis 500.
- Legge will now attempt the Coca-Cola 600 later today.
Katherine Legge's pursuit of history ended prematurely on Sunday as she aimed to be the first woman to achieve "The Double." This rare feat involves competing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, covering a total of 1,100 miles.
During the Indianapolis 500, Legge's race concluded on lap 18 following a multi-car incident initiated by Ryan Hunter-Reay's spin. Despite avoiding the initial spin, Legge was caught in the subsequent track traversal and collided with the wall, forcing her car out of the remainder of the Indy 500.
Undeterred, Legge is now scheduled to travel from Indianapolis to Charlotte, North Carolina, to participate in the Coca-Cola 600. The race is set to commence at 6 p.m. ET, with Legge starting in 37th position, as qualifying was canceled due to rain on Saturday.
"The Double" has only been attempted by six drivers, with Legge being the latest. She joins an elite group including John Adretti, Robby Gordon, Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart, and Kyle Larson. Of these, only Tony Stewart successfully completed the feat in 2001, achieving top-six finishes in both races.
