Overview

• Katherine Legge disclosed on her podcast that she has received hate mail, death threats, and gender-based abuse following her crash at Rockingham Speedway.
• Legge firmly rejected claims that her NASCAR participation is a 'DEI hire,' emphasizing her 20-year professional racing career and merit-based achievements.
• The Rockingham crash, caused by William Sawalich's contact with her car, also involved veteran driver Kasey Kahne and ended Legge's race early.
• Racing figures like Marco Andretti and Max Papis have publicly defended Legge, calling out gendered criticism and urging NASCAR to improve driver preparation standards.
• Legge's stand against harassment has sparked broader discussions about gender bias, fan behavior, and inclusivity in motorsports.