Katherine Legge is set to make her NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Shriners Children's 500 in Phoenix, marking a significant moment in motorsports as she becomes the first woman to compete in a Cup Series race since Danica Patrick in 2018. Legge, who is 44 and hails from England, will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet for Live Fast Motorsports. She previously competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and has an impressive IndyCar background, where she set a record for fastest qualifying time by a woman at the Indianapolis 500 in 2023.
Katherine Legge will make her NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend, becoming the first woman to compete in a Cup race since Danica Patrick in 2018.
Legge, a 44-year-old English driver, will steer the No. 78 Chevrolet in Sunday's Shriners Children's 500 for Live Fast Motorsports.
With five starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Legge also has experience in IndyCar, where she set a record for fastest qualifying time by a woman.
This historic moment marks a significant step for female representation in motorsports, highlighting growing opportunities and achievements for women drivers.
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