Katherine Legge's Cup Series debut at Phoenix was a "baptism of fire," but approving her to race was the right call by NASCAR.

At the Shriners Children’s 500, Katherine Legge became the first woman to compete at NASCAR’s top level since Danica Patrick nearly a decade ago. The English driver is the 17th woman to race in the Cup Series and one of only two to drive in the Indy 500.

Katherine Legge became the first woman to race in the NASCAR Cup Series race since 2018 on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

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.

Katherine Legge didn’t accomplish her goal of finishing the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, but she still made history as the first woman to pilot NASCAR’s Next Gen car introduced in 2022.

For a quarter-century Katherine Legge has served as a trailblazer among women in motorsports. The 44-year-old made her debut in the NASCAR Cup Series this past weekend - much to the chagrin of one NASCAR star who had to deal with her.

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.

Katherine Legge spent 25 years working her way through professional motorsports before getting her shot at driving a NASCAR Cup Series car.

Daniel Suarez blasts NASCAR for its outdated system and lack of support for drivers, while clarifying that he holds no grudges against Katherine Legge.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,

Katherine Legge has raced in just about every series possible during her 25-year journey in professional motorsports, ranging from dirt tracks to IndyCar.