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Katherine Legge Faces Death Threats After Crash Controversy

12/15/2025

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Katherine Legge, a NASCAR driver, said she received "hate mail" and "death threats" after a crash with veteran driver Kasey Kahne in the Xfinity Series at Rockingham, North Carolina.
She condemned the comments as "disturbing" and asserted her right to compete safely.
She linked the backlash to broader issues for women in motorsports and noted support from IndyCar driver Marco Andretti, who criticized the negative comments.

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Katherine Legge, a NASCAR driver, said she received "hate mail" and "death threats" after a crash with veteran driver Kasey Kahne in the Xfinity Series at Rockingham, North Carolina.
She condemned the comments as "disturbing" and asserted her right to compete safely.
She linked the backlash to broader issues for women in motorsports and noted support from IndyCar driver Marco Andretti, who criticized the negative comments.