Katherine Legge is set to return to the Indy 500 this year.
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Katherine Legge is set to make her fifth appearance at the Indy 500 this May, having been confirmed as the 33rd and likely final entry for this year's event. However, unlike in prior years, Legge will not be driving a Honda; instead, she will be behind the wheel of the No. 11 entry from AJ Foyt Racing and the Indy NXT team HMD Motorsports.
Her main sponsor is the well-known brand, e.l.f. Cosmetics, which has supported her in various racing pursuits, including the Indy 500. According to Racer.com, the seasoned driver has also secured “significant support” from General Motors. On the technical front, the team and Legge will benefit from technical assistance provided by Team Penske.
“We have worked extremely hard to return to this year’s Indianapolis 500, and I truly appreciate every moment of it,” Legge stated during the announcement. “I’m incredibly thankful to e.l.f. Cosmetics for recognizing that women deserve to have a presence in all fields – including this one. Together, we’re demonstrating that when you invest in a woman’s ambitions, there are no limits to what she can accomplish.”
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“It genuinely feels like Christmas to be back at the 500. Each time I come back, my appreciation for what it takes to not only compete but to be afforded the chance to be here deepens. I’m reminded that I play a small role in this immensely historic event,” she continued.
As of now, Legge is the only female driver confirmed for the 110th edition of the 500, and with the race approaching in less than a month, it’s highly unlikely that will change. In fact, it’s improbable that any additional entries will be added, meaning no one will be bumped during this year's qualifying.
It’s wonderful to see Legge back in IndyCar and particularly at the 500. Let’s hope she experiences better luck this year than in her last race in 2024, where a mechanical failure ended her race after just 22 laps.
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Katherine Legge is set to return to the Indy 500 this year.
The well-known racer will drive the No. 11 Chevrolet, supported by e.l.f. Cosmetics, in this year's Indy 500.