Katherine Legge secured the final qualifying spot for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicago, edging out Corey Heim, who suffered a broken toe link during his qualifying run. Legge, driving for Live Fast Motorsports in the No. 78 Chevrolet, posted a faster qualifying time despite hitting the wall and spinning during the session. Her performance eliminated Heim and the 23XI Racing entry from the race. During the race, Legge encountered challenges including contact with the tire barrier but managed to finish 24th, marking a strong effort given her recent struggle to qualify. This outcome highlights Legge as the only female driver in the Cup Series field for the event.
So @katherinelegge just got a top 20 at @NASCARChicago with @teamlivefast. That's a hell of an effort for her after fighting just to make the race 24 hours earlier. #NASCAR | #GrantPark165
You know, after binning her No. 78 Chevrolet into the tire barrier a little while ago, Katherine Legge now runs 24th. Really not a bad run for her or that Live Fast Motorsports team. #NASCAR
And @katherinelegge has been in the wall and spun. #NASCAR | #GrantPark165