Katherine Legge’s return to NASCAR’s Cup Series was supposed to be a historic moment. As the first woman to compete in the Cup Series since Danica Patrick retired in 2018, there was plenty of excitement surrounding her debut at Phoenix Raceway.

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Her debut will be in the Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Katherine Legge will make her NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend in the Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix Raceway. This is the first time a female driver has started a Cup Series race since Danica Patrick competed in 2018.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Katherine Legge will become the first woman in a NASCAR Cup Series race since Danica Patrick in 2018 when the veteran makes her debut Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

Racing star Katherine Legge will be making her NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Shriners Children's 500 at Phoenix, following in Danica Patrick's footsteps.

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Driving in the IndyCar Series, Legge set a record at the 2023 Indianapolis 500 for the fastest qualifying time by a woman.

Daniel Suarez blasts NASCAR for its outdated system and lack of support for drivers, while clarifying that he holds no grudges against Katherine Legge. Suarez’s outspoken criticism highlights the need for change in the sport,

NASCAR’s latest race at Phoenix saw the highly anticipated debut of British female racer Katherine Legge. However, Legge’s first outing was anything but a dream, as her race ended early after she spun out in the middle of the track.