- Legge poised to compete in both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series in a single weekend
INDIANAPOLIS, July 15, 2025 – Trailblazing female athlete Katherine Legge will return to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway July 26-27 for a milestone weekend, entering both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races with Live Fast Motorsports. Supported by Desnuda Organic Tequila and Indiana-based venture studio Droplight for the events, this marks Legge’s first appearance at the Brickyard since racing in the 2024 Indianapolis 500.
So far in 2025, Legge has competed in 10 stock car races, highlighted by a Top 20 finish in the Cup Series on the Streets of Chicago behind the wheel of the No. 78 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet. She’s also slated to return to the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International on August 10 and Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 12.
Currently, Legge is the only woman competing in both the Cup and Xfinity Series, and in March became the first woman since Danica Patrick in 2018 to start a Cup Series race. Her continued presence in NASCAR underscores her growth and versatility, while reinforcing the importance of female representation in professional motorsports. The springboard to Legge’s professional racing career was winning on the Streets of Long Beach in 2005, making her the first woman to win a major open-wheel race in North America with her victory in the ‘triple-A’ Atlantic Championship (similar to Indy NXT). She turned professional in 2006 with a move to Champ Car (now INDYCAR), where she became the first woman to lead laps. In 2012, she became the ninth woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, and in 2023 set a record as the fastest woman to ever qualify, posting a one-lap speed of 231.627 mph and a four-lap average of 231.070 mph.
Off the track, Legge hosts Throttle Therapy with Katherine Legge on the iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network, where she shares behind-the-scenes stories, inspiration, and insight as a leading female voice in sports. New episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays via the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms. Additionally, she released, Kat’s Magic Helmet, a children’s book published by Red Racer earlier this year.
For more information about Katherine Legge, please visit http://www.katherinelegge.com.
QUOTE BOARD
Katherine Legge, Driver
“It’s always an honor to drive at Indy, but having the chance to compete in both the Cup and Xfinity races thanks to Desnuda and Droplight is going to be epic. After racing in the Indy 500 in ’23 and ’24, I definitely felt a void not being there this year. But adding races to my schedule is exactly what I’ve been working toward—competing in as many events as possible and logging as many laps as I can. I’m incredibly thankful to Team Chevy and my partners at Desnuda, Droplight, and e.l.f. Cosmetics for making my return to the Brickyard extra special.”
Klint Briney, Manager, Katherine Legge
“Katherine’s momentum this season is no accident—we’ve been intentional to align with the right opportunities and partners who believe in our vision. As we look toward 2026, we’re already exploring next steps in NASCAR and beyond, with a focus on securing strategic sponsorships that position her for marquee events and expanded opportunities ahead.”
Phil Williams, Owner & Co-Founder, Droplight
“At Droplight, we invest in people with grit, purpose, and a commitment to excellence. Katherine Legge embodies all of that—not just as a world-class driver, but as a leader who inspires others to defy limits. Just as we back small businesses across the United States that are built on vision and resilience, we support athletes like Katherine who carry that same entrepreneurial spirit on and off the track.”
Joseph Anderson, CEO & Co-Founder, Droplight
“Many people see the driver, the car, and the race—but they miss the business behind it. Motorsports is one of the most demanding team environments in the world. It takes relentless coordination between engineering, strategy, mechanics, and leadership. Every bolt, every call, every second matters. Supporting Katherine Legge means supporting a team where everyone—from the pit crew to the data analyst—must execute with precision for a shot at success. It’s no different than a high-growth small business: if even one part of the team falls asleep, you miss the opportunity. At Droplight, we invest in those who operate at that level—on the track and in the marketplace.”
Brandon Korthuis, President, Desnuda Tequila
“Katherine represents the pinnacle of tenacity, class and endurance. As our team looks to the future and expands into more markets, we see our core customers sharing those traits. Quality and purity are also at the heart of our brand, and how we approach the process of creating the finest tequila. Katherine is the perfect partner to exemplify and promote that message. Cheers with Desnuda!”
ABOUT KATHERINE LEGGE
Katherine Legge is a trailblazing British racing driver and one of the leading women in motorsports, known for breaking barriers in male-dominated racing series, and inspiring female athletes around the world. As the fastest female qualifier in the history of the Indianapolis 500, Katherine has cemented her status as one of the sport’s elite competitors and a powerful advocate for female representation in motorsports globally. She holds many firsts in a career that spans various racing disciplines, including NASCAR, IndyCar, sports car racing, and international endurance events, where she has continuously demonstrated exceptional talent, resilience, and versatility. With a career that has taken her to iconic circuits around the globe, Katherine is celebrated for her fearless pursuit of new challenges, from leading teams at the renowned 24 Hours of Daytona to competing in the grueling Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Legge has appeared on TODAY, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tamron Hall Show, 60 Minutes, Modern Marvels, and Jay Leno’s Garage. Katherine is represented by BRANDed Management and Klint Briney, a veteran Talent Manager renowned for guiding the successful career of nine-time Indy 500 starter Sarah Fisher. For more on Katherine Legge, please visit www.katherinelegge.com.
ABOUT DROPLIGHT
Droplight is a solutions-driven organization that empowers corporations, small businesses, venture capital funds, start-ups and nonprofit organizations to achieve sustainable growth, operational efficiency and enhanced market impact.
ABOUT DESNUDA ORGANIC TEQUILA
Desnuda Tequila is a 100% organic tequila brand rooted in tradition and refined through intention. Produced in small batches at our certified distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, Desnuda honors the sacredness of the agave, the craft of distilling, and the stillness that can only come from purity. More than a drink—it’s a ritual, a return.