Legge's Double Attempt Ends After Early Indy Crash
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INDIANAPOLIS. Katherine Legge spun and struck the inside wall early in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, ending her attempt to complete the Memorial Day Weekend 'Double' by running both the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Race coverage shows the incident occurred within the first stint of the 200-lap race.
Legge was checked and released at the track's infield medical center and told broadcasters she was 'gutted' after the incident; Ryan Hunter-Reay's earlier spin contributed to the sequence that eliminated both drivers. Teams and officials noted that this week's travel delays, limited simulator time, and weather forecasts had complicated preparations ahead of Sunday's events.
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Timeline
- 1. Legge plans and prepares for the Indy 500/Coca-Cola 600 'Double' attempt.
- 2. This week she experienced travel delays after a New York media tour, aggravated by a LaGuardia runway sinkhole.
- 3. Teams monitored rain forecasts that threatened practice sessions and start times in Indianapolis and Charlotte.
- 4. Early in the Indy 500, Ryan Hunter-Reay spun exiting Turn 2, creating an incident on track.
- 5. Legge's car hit the inside wall early in the race; she was checked and released from the medical center.
Why it matters
If you're a motorsport fan, this highlights the challenges of the Memorial Day Weekend 'Double'. It's not just about driver skill, but also logistics, weather, and luck. Keep this in mind when watching or betting on future races.
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