The Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 “Double Duty” challenge remains one of the toughest accomplishments in American motorsport, with only a small group of drivers ever attempting both races on the same day.
The challenge requires drivers to compete in the Indianapolis 500 before immediately flying to Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 later that evening. Combined, the two races cover 1,100 miles across two completely different racing disciplines.
Travel logistics, weather delays and physical fatigue have prevented several drivers from completing the full distance, even after successfully starting both events.
Every driver to attempt the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double
- John Andretti (1994)
First modern driver to attempt Double Duty. Finished 10th in the Indy 500 and 36th in the Coca-Cola 600 after suffering mechanical problems. - Davy Jones (1995)
Attempted the double but failed to qualify for the Coca-Cola 600 after competing in the Indy 500. - Robby Gordon (1997)
Finished 29th in the Indy 500 and later retired from the Coca-Cola 600. - Tony Stewart (1999)
Completed both races and finished fourth in the Indy 500 before ending the Coca-Cola 600 in ninth place. - Tony Stewart (2001)
Became the first and only driver to complete all 1,100 miles on the same day. Finished sixth in the Indy 500 and third in the Coca-Cola 600. - Robby Gordon (2002)
Finished eighth in the Indy 500 before later retiring from the Coca-Cola 600. - Robby Gordon (2003)
Finished sixth at Indianapolis but encountered problems during the Coca-Cola 600. - Robby Gordon (2004)
Finished 16th in the Indy 500 and later competed in the Coca-Cola 600. - Kurt Busch (2014)
Impressed on his Indianapolis debut by finishing sixth in the Indy 500 before retiring from the Coca Cola 600 because of engine trouble. - Kyle Larson (2024)
Rain delays heavily disrupted Larson’s attempt. He completed the Indy 500 but arrived late to Charlotte and did not complete meaningful race mileage in the Coca-Cola 600.
Katherine Legge is attempting to make Double Duty history
Katherine Legge’s planned Double Duty attempt has added a major new storyline to the crossover challenge between IndyCar and NASCAR.
Legge is aiming to become the first female driver to attempt and complete both races on the same day, adding another historic layer to one of American motorsport’s toughest achievements.
Legge previously confirmed that simply managing the physical and logistical demands involved with both events represents a major challenge on its own.
The rapid transition between IndyCar machinery and NASCAR stock cars remains one of the most difficult adjustments in motorsport because drivers must immediately adapt to completely different driving styles, race strategies and cockpit environments.
Tony Stewart still remains the only driver to complete every lap across both races in a single day, highlighting how difficult the challenge remains even for elite-level competitors.
Kyle Larson’s recent attempt also brought major attention back to Double Duty, especially among younger fans unfamiliar with the history behind crossover efforts between Indianapolis and Charlotte.
Even with modern travel arrangements and improved preparation methods, the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 double continues to stand as one of motorsport’s ultimate endurance tests.
