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Katherine Legge, aiming to be the first woman to complete The Double by racing the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 in one day, had her Indy 500 run end on Lap 19 after a crash with Ryan Hunter-Reay; she will still race at Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600, while Tony Stewart remains the only driver to finish both races in one day.
Katherine Legge, 45, is aiming to become the first woman to complete the NASCAR-IndyCar “Double” by racing both the Indy 500 and Coca‑Cola 600 on the same Memorial Day weekend. Only five drivers have attempted the feat, with Tony Stewart the only one to succeed; others include John Andretti, Robbie Gordon, Kurt Busch, and Kyle Larson. Legge brings NASCAR Cup and Indy 500 experience and says the plan is meticulously organized, hoping to push more women into racing and mentor the next generation.
Kyle Larson's attempt at "The Double" was thwarted by weather delays and a speeding penalty, resulting in an 18th place finish at the Indianapolis 500 and a red-flagged Coca Cola 600. Despite the setbacks, Larson expressed gratitude for the support and hopes for another chance to achieve the historic feat.