Indianapolis 500 Field Hits 33 As Katherine Legge Joins AJ Foyt, HMD

BusinessSportsMoneyIndianapolis 500 Field Hits 33 As Katherine Legge Joins AJ Foyt, HMDByBruce Martin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 08:00am EDTKatherine Legge's entry fills the field of 33 cars for the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026.AJ Foyt Racing PhotoIt was 50 years ago that legendary racing driver AJ Foyt gave the first woman driver in the history of the Indianapolis 500, Janet Guthrie, her big break. Foyt gave Guthrie one of his cars to attempt to qualify for the field in 1976. Although she didn’t make the 33-car starting lineup until the following year, Foyt’s support helped create an historic moment in the history of the world’s biggest race.A half-century later, Foyt’s IndyCar team along with HMD Motorsports has entered Katherine Legge in the 110th Indianapolis 500 as the driver of the No. 11 e.l.f. Cosmetics sponsored Chevrolet.The entry fills the field of 33 cars for the 110th Indianapolis 500, set for May 24, 2026, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.“We worked incredibly hard to be back at this year’s Indianapolis 500, and I don’t take a single moment of it for granted,” Legge said. “I’m beyond grateful to e.l.f. Cosmetics for believing that women deserve to take up space in every arena—including this one. “Together, we’re proving that when you invest in a woman’s dream, there’s no limit to what she can achieve. “It honestly feels like Christmas being back at the 500. Every time I return, I gain a deeper appreciation for what it takes—not just to compete here, but to earn the opportunity to be here in the first place. I’m reminded that I’m a small part of this enormously storied event. “To the AJ Foyt Racing organization, HMD, Chevrolet, IndyCar, and my team at BRANDed Management—thank you for fighting tirelessly to make this possible.”.MORE FOR YOUHow AJ Foyt Racing Has Helped Women In The Indy 500...