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Nascar driver Katherine Legge just wrote her very first children's book, and the meaning behind the colorful short story is completely inspirational.
The female race car driver is set to compete in the Xfinity Cup Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 24.
Ahead of the race, The Sporting News had an opportunity to catch up with her regarding her newly released book, "Kat's Magic Helmet."
"This all started when my friend Cara from Firestone introduced me to Andy (Amendola). I loved what he was doing with Red Racer Books, making racing fun and accessible for kids, and I thought it would be great to share my story too," Legge told TSN this week.
"Kat’s Magic Helmet is something I’m really proud of. I hope kids see themselves in it, especially girls who might feel like they don’t quite fit the mold," Legge said. "If it helps even one kid feel more confident chasing their dream, then it has done its job.”
The book includes the empowering story about Legge's journey to make it in a nearly completely male-dominated sport. It also talks about her experience as a 9-year-old playing alone as a child because she was shy, something lots of kids face every day.
In a press release, Legge said she knows what it feels like to be an outsider, especially when it comes to girls competing against boys.
"This book is for every kid who's ever felt unsure or left out. I want them to know they're not alone - and that they absolutely belong," she said.
On April 29, Legge announced the book's release on Instagram.
Standing in front of her race car decked out in her driving gear, Legge held up the book and wrote, "My first children’s book ‘Kat’s Magic Helmet’ is officially out today 📖✨
I’m so excited to share it with you! It’s very special to me as it was inspired by my early racing days!"
Feeling super grateful today and I hope you all love it as much as I do 🖤
The book was co-authored with Red Racer Books and can be purchased on Amazon, www.redracerbooks.com, or www.katherinelegge.com.
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