Katherine Legge is on the verge of making motorsports history this Memorial Day Weekend. The veteran driver is attempting to become the first woman—and just the second driver ever—to complete "the double": racing all 1,100 miles of the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on May 24.
Simply starting both races would place Legge in elite company as the sixth driver and first woman to officially attempt the grueling double. Fans may remember Kyle Larson's recent attempts in 2024 and 2025—weather kept him from starting the Coca-Cola 600 in 2024, and last year he crashed out of both events. If Legge can go the distance, she'd join Tony Stewart as the only drivers to log the full 1,100 miles in a single day.
But first things first: she needs to qualify for the Indy 500. Here's the good news—Legge doesn't have to worry about being bumped from the field. With only 33 cars entered in the qualifying process, there's no Last Chance Qualifying session this year. That means every entry is guaranteed a spot in the race.
That doesn't mean qualifying is a formality, though. All drivers will still compete for starting positions, with Saturday's session determining who locks into spots 16 through 33. The top 15 then advance to Sunday, where the top nine from Saturday battle for the top 12 grid positions. Pole position is still very much up for grabs.
Regardless of where she ends up on the starting grid, Legge will have her shot at history. Completing the Indy 500 and then racing the Coca-Cola 600 in the same day would be an unprecedented achievement for a female driver—and a moment that fans of both open-wheel and stock car racing won't want to miss.
Check back after Saturday's qualifying session for updated results, speeds, and Legge's official starting position.
