Katherine Legge’s highly anticipated NASCAR Cup Series debut at Phoenix Raceway was anything but easy. The British driver, known for her success in open-wheel and other racing formats, stepped into the world of stock cars hoping to make an impact.

Katherine Legge became the first woman to race in the NASCAR Cup Series race since 2018 on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway.

Katherine Legge spent 25 years working her way through professional motorsports before getting her shot at driving a NASCAR Cup Series car.