Katherine Legge to Attempt First Womens Indy 500-Coke 600 Double

British racing driver Katherine Legge announced plans to become the first woman to attempt the grueling "Double," competing in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day during Memorial Day weekend.

The 45-year-old Legge will drive the No. 11 car for A.J. Foyt Motorsports in the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, followed by the No. 78 entry for Live Fast Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. The two events total 1,100 miles. To make the crossover, Legge plans to helicopter from Indianapolis to a nearby airport after the Indy 500, catch a private flight to the Charlotte area and helicopter to the track in time for the drivers meeting and race start. The schedule leaves little margin for error, particularly if weather or on-track delays extend the Indy 500.

"Very few drivers ever get the opportunity to attempt The Double, and I do not take that opportunity lightly," Legge said in a statement. "This challenge is about pushing through perceived limits, betting on yourself, taking risks and trying to do something unique. I am so incredibly grateful to e.l.f. for believing in what this moment represents and for...