By: Spencer Neff
April 9, 2024

Katherine Legge will return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for next month’s Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The Guildford, England native will attempt her fourth Indianapolis 500. Legge will pilot the No. 51 entry for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing.

Legge, who has a best finish of 22nd in 2012, started 29th (qualified 30th) and finished 33rd in last year’s race. Competing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Legge ran 41 laps before falling-out with pit road crash damage.

Legge’s effort will feature primary sponsorship from e.l.f. Beauty (eyes, lips and face).

I’m honored to be back at the ‘500’ to represent such a groundbreaking and historic effort put forward by e.l.f.,” Legge said.

“e.l.f. is truly changing the face of motorsports by lifting women up and challenging norms. Janet Guthrie set the stage for this type of moment back in the ‘70s, and I’m honored to carry it forward with Dale Coyne Racing with RWR this year.

“When I was 9 years old, I decided I wanted to be a race car driver, and I never would have dreamed a beauty brand would one day be my primary sponsor in the Indy 500. Together with DCR, Honda and e.l.f., we will truly empower women who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries and testing the limits by giving them the confidence and a path toward realizing their dreams, whatever they may be.”

Legge, who will complete her required refresher program tomorrow during the Open Test, will be paired with rookie Nolan Siegel.

“Katherine is a bold disruptor with a kind heart,” Kory Marchisotto, chief marketing officer, e.l.f. Beauty noted.

“She is a force driven by positivity, inclusivity and accessibility. She takes to the track motivated to pave the way for future drivers who might not currently see themselves behind the wheel at big races. Her presence is helping to shape the future culture of racing. We are proud to sponsor Katherine as a beacon of limitless possibilities.

Although this will be Legge’s fourth team in as many starts, her past history with Coyne dates back to her 2007 campaign in the ChampCar World Series.

In that season’s opener on the Streets of Las Vegas, Legge earned one of her career-best two sixth-place finishes.

“We’re pleased to welcome Katherine back to our team after all these years,” team owner Dale Coyne said. “She’s had a good career since she first drove for us in 2007, and we can’t wait to start working with her again for this year’s Indianapolis 500. We’re also excited to be part of this historic partnership with e.l.f. at the Indy 500. We look forward to working with them and making them proud in May.”

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