Katherine Legge is aiming to make motorsport history by attempting a bold Cup-IndyCar double at Phoenix in March, setting her sights on both the NASCAR Cup and IndyCar races during the same weekend. The British veteran’s ambition comes after a challenging 2025 season focused mainly on stock car racing, spurring her renewed pursuit of a return to IndyCar and a coveted spot at the 2026 Indy 500—solidifying the Katherine Legge Cup IndyCar double as a headline goal.
Legge’s NASCAR Cup Debut and Stock Car Stint
The 2025 season saw Katherine Legge, at 45 years old, make her debut in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving for Live Fast Motorsports. Legge participated in seven select events that year, with her top performance being a 17th-place finish at the iconic Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. She also competed in NASCAR’s second-tier division with Jordan Anderson Racing, entering seven races and securing a best finish of 32nd. These Cup and second division campaigns marked a significant shift for Legge, who previously concentrated on open wheel and sportscar racing but stepped away from those series due to her NASCAR commitments in 2025.
Resuming IndyCar Ambitions After a Challenging Year
Now, after a demanding spell in stock cars and without a Cup seat secured for 2026, Legge is preparing to reorient her career back toward IndyCar. She has expressed her intent to return to the legendary Indy 500, where she hopes to clinch a drive and chase the historic achievement of competing at Phoenix’s Cup and IndyCar events in a single weekend. The allure of the Indy 500 remains powerful for Legge, who emphasized both the personal and professional significance of this race for her career trajectory.
“I would love the opportunity to see where I end up. With Sam Schmidt, I had a car that was capable of winning, or at least a top 10, and I know I can run there again.”
— Katherine Legge, via RACER.
The Draw of Motorsport’s Biggest Stages
For Legge, the prestige of the Indy 500 stands out uniquely among the world’s major motorsport events. She compares it to other great races still on her bucket list, including the Daytona 500, Le Mans, Bathurst, and the Daytona 24 Hour, but admits none evoke quite the same emotion as racing at Indianapolis. Despite being in the later stages of her competitive racing career, she remains determined to add these high-profile races to her record, maintaining her drive and aspirations across diverse racing disciplines.
“There’s no race that evokes the same emotion as Indy. There are some really cool races. You’ve got Daytona 500, you got Le Mans, Bathurst, the Daytona 24 Hour. You’re always gonna want to do those right?”
— Katherine Legge.
Pursuing the Ambitious Cup-IndyCar Double at Phoenix
Legge laid out her intention to make a unique mark at Phoenix by contesting both the NASCAR Cup and IndyCar races, an undertaking rarely attempted in the sport’s modern era. As Phoenix’s race weekends consolidate both series in March, Legge hopes to become the only driver to take on this demanding doubleheader. Despite a Cup debut season without standout highlights or guarantees of a forthcoming seat, Legge’s confidence in her abilities continues to drive her toward new challenges and milestones.
“As long as you’re in with a shot and you feel like you’ve still got it, and I feel like I’ve still got it, I want to race again at Indy. And I’d love to do Phoenix as well and do the Cup weekend with IndyCar and maybe be the only driver who goes there to do both.”
— Katherine Legge.
Rekindling Past Opportunities and Planning for 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, Legge is actively seeking opportunities to return to competitive IndyCar machinery. She reflects on missed chances with strong teams in the past and is eager for a partnership with the right timing and resources to fully realize her racing potential. Legge openly acknowledges the obstacles of her previous campaigns, yet remains optimistic about what she can still achieve in elite motorsport environments alongside notable names like Sam Schmidt and through events with teams such as Live Fast Motorsports and Jordan Anderson Racing.
“So, I want to go back and have a shot with a car and a team at the right time. All of these teams have been good; I just missed the timing of it. So, I’m looking into it, going again. I don’t feel like I had the results I could have gotten, so we’re looking.”
— Katherine Legge.
A Determined Competitor with an Eye on History
Katherine Legge’s persistent quest for excellence and passion for motorsport is evident in her drive toward this unprecedented Cup-IndyCar double at Phoenix. As she navigates the search for competitive rides and prepares for rigorous competition, Legge remains motivated not only by her past experiences but by a vision to make racing history. The next season promises to be pivotal—whether she can secure both Cup and IndyCar seats will determine if this ambitious double attempt at Phoenix becomes a milestone for both Legge and the sport. Motorsport fans will be watching closely, as Legge’s decisions and opportunities in 2026 may inspire a new chapter in cross-series achievements.
