Katherine Legge

Professional Racing Driver

United Kingdom Guilford, Surrey, England

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Racing Driver
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Date of Birth12/07/1980
Age45 years
BirthplaceGuilford, Surrey, England

Latest News about Katherine Legge

19/04/2025

Katherine Legge qualified her No. 32 Chevy with a lap time of 23.397 at Rockingham Speedway for the North Carolina Education Lottery 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race, beating five other cars. However, she was bumped from the starting field due to NASCAR's Owner Points Provisional Rule, as her team lacked sufficient car owner points compared to teams with guaranteed spots.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKatherine Anne Legge

Educational Qualification(s)

Details8 GCSEs and 4 A-Levels

Personal Life

ResidenceSyresham, Northamptonshire and Indianapolis, USA

Career

Key Achievements
  • 9th woman to qualify for Indianapolis 500
  • First woman to test Formula One car since 1992 (Minardi, 2005)
  • First woman to test A1 Grand Prix car (2005)
  • Fastest qualifying speed by a woman at Indianapolis 500 (2023)
  • Competed in IndyCar (2006-2007, 2012-2013, 2023-2024, 2026)
  • Champ Car World Series (2006-2007)
  • IMSA SportsCar Championship
  • NASCAR Cup Series debut (2025)
  • Pikes Peak Hill Climb
  • First woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America (2005)
  • Most recent woman to start a NASCAR Cup Series race (2025)
Teams
  • PKV Racing (Champ Car, 2006)
  • Dale Coyne Racing (2007)
  • Dragon Racing (IndyCar, 2012)
  • HMD Motorsports with A.J. Foyt Racing (IndyCar, 2023-2024, 2026 Indianapolis 500, No. 11 Chevrolet)
  • Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (IndyCar, 2023)
Best Results
  • 6th place, Milwaukee (2006)
  • 6th place, Las Vegas (2007)
  • 9th place, Fontana (2012)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Holds record for fastest qualifying speed by a woman at Indy 500 (2023)
2. Rejoined IndyCar for 110th Indianapolis 500 in 2026
3. Holds Guinness World Record for fastest Indianapolis 500 qualifying run by a female (231.070 mph, 20 May 2023)
4. Qualified 30th for 2023 Indianapolis 500, out-qualifying three full-time teammates
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