Overview

• Katherine Legge led a lap at Talladega, becoming only the fourth woman in Xfinity Series history to achieve this milestone.
• A crash involving Aric Almirola ended her promising run, with Almirola taking full responsibility for the incident.
• Despite not being at fault, Legge faced unfair criticism online, reflecting ongoing gender bias within the NASCAR fanbase.
• NASCAR has implemented security measures for Legge following death threats and harassment, with Commissioner Steve Phelps condemning the abuse as unacceptable.
• Legge remains focused on improving her performance in upcoming races, aiming to prove her place in the male-dominated sport.