Kyle Larson Reacts To Katherine Legge's Historic Double Attempt

Female driver Katherine Legge will be attempting a historic double later this month.

Legge is attempting to become the first woman in racing history to complete the vaunted Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double. The two legendary races take place on the same day. Due to timing and location, a double is technically possible.

She'll become the first woman to attempt the double, which is set to take place on Sunday, May 24.

"I don't want to be like the first woman, because at the end of the day, I always say I just want to be a race car driver," Legge said Wednesday, per ESPN. "It doesn't matter whether I'm Black, white, female, male, whatever it may be. I think I'm probably getting the opportunity to do this because I'm female, so that does not escape me, and I'm very grateful for it.

"I think being the first to do anything is cool. Being one of the very few who gets to attempt to race at Indy and at Charlotte and then do both on the same day, like looking back in 10, 20 years, like yeah."

Kyle Larson, who has attempted the double in the past, was asked for his thoughts on Legge's attempt earlier this week.

The longtime NASCAR driver made it clear that he's a fan of Legge's attempt.

Kyle Larson reacts to her historic endeavor

Larson made it clear it's a challenge, though.

"First off, I think it would be awesome if she could do it," Kyle Larson said, per NASCAR reporter Steven Taranto. "…The challenges, as everybody was aware of mine, is just the weather. The driving and whatnot is a challenge in its own, but ultimately, it's the weather that can put a damper on things if you get any bit of a delay."

Only five drivers in history have attempted it - Larson, John Andretti, Tony Stewart, Robby Gordon, and Kurt Busch - as Legge will look to become the sixth.

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This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM.