Katherine Legge will return to NASCAR Cup Series action this Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (5:30 p.m. ET, USA Network, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App), again teaming up with Live Fast Motorsports to make her seventh start behind the wheel of the No. 78 Desnuda Organic Tequila Chevrolet.
Legge made her Cup Series debut earlier this year at Phoenix Raceway, becoming the first woman to enter a Cup Series event since Danica Patrick made her final start in the 2018 Daytona 500.
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The multi-disciplined driver from Guildford, England, has tallied two top-20 finishes this season in six Cup Series starts, with a 19th-place finish coming at the Chicago Street Course and a 17th-place result in the crown-jewel Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Legge additionally raced in NASCAR’s inaugural Cup Series race in Mexico City.
Legge’s most recent Cup race came at Watkins Glen International in August. She has also made six starts in the Xfinity Series this year.
“We’re honored to have Katherine back with us in the Desnuda car,” team owner BJ McLeod said in a press release. “Her talent and professionalism bring tremendous value to the team, and her leadership as a trailblazer continues to inspire both inside and outside of racing.”
Legge’s return to the Cup Series adds to an already diverse racing resume, which includes stints in IndyCar, IMSA, Formula E and NASCAR. Known for her adaptability across disciplines, the veteran driver brings valuable experience and perspective to the No. 78 team as she continues her part-time Cup campaign this season.
The team will also sport a new-look paint scheme this weekend in Sin City.
“I’m proud of how far we’ve come this season, gaining experience and speed at the pinnacle of stock car racing as a driver, as a team and with showcasing the Droplight brands like Desnuda,” Legge said. “This car represents more than just a livery. It’s a statement of purpose and individuality. Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the perfect place to showcase what Desnuda and I both stand for-real passion, hard work and the courage to stand out.”