What does Le Mans mean to you?

Le Mans is one of the greatest races in the world. I very much want to have the opportunity to be a part of it and have a shot at winning. It has such a great atmosphere and history associated with this race that it evokes an emotion only a handful of races have globally. I have watched it since I was a child and dream about winning it!

As a Silver driver, what can you bring to a team?

I have a great deal of experience with endurance and sportscar racing, dating back to my first ever 24-hour race (at Daytona) in 2007. I have been part of the DeltaWing project now for three years and as a development program I have unique experience at car development and set-up. With all the varied forms of motorsport I have been fortunate to be a part of, I think I would bring a lot to a Le Mans team. Speed, experience and versatility being key.

At Daytona, you became the first woman driver ever to lead the race. Is it more difficult for a woman to get a good car?

I think it has its advantages and disadvantages! I am always very keen to point out that the car does not know the difference. I am first and foremost a professional racing driver...It does certainly bring more media attention which is a great thing for any potential teams and sponsors, but getting the opportunities is difficult, this is true for most drivers though regardless of gender.

You have raced in many different types of cars. What makes endurance racing special?

I love the different strategies that play out in endurance racing. Over the years it has turned into a sprint race as it is such competitive and close racing now. It adds another element to how you approach it as a driver and most definitely as a team.

Are you already familiar with the Le Mans track?

I have only raced on the short course at Le Mans, but have experience on a simulator there, and feel like I know it so well because I have been and I have watched so much!

Is the DeltaWing very different from any other car?

The DeltaWing 'looks' very different and futuristic, but to drive it is like any another form of prototype. The biggest difference being the lack of weight transfer you experience.

Why is it you haven't been at the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans given your racing background?

I am one of many drivers that has not had the chance to race Le Mans but have always wanted to! I am now actively pursuing the opportunity to drive at Le Mans, and working hard towards that goal...I think the timing is right, and hopefully my Silver ranking will help to open some doors.

What is a typical no-race day for you?

My typical non racing day involves training, working on emails and calls and normal day-to-day stuff that everyone else has! It's so nice to be based somewhere where I can do a lot of training outside and be surrounded by other drivers and friends so that we can cycle, train, run, and do fun forms of working-out outside.

This week Legge biked 50 miles (around 80 km) with other drivers from the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, new name of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, in hope of taking the start at the 84th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 18th.

Interview by Cécile Bonardel / ACO - Translation by Nikki Ehrhardt / ACO

PHOTO: ELKHART LAKE (WISCONSIN, U.S.), ROAD AMERICA, TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP, AUGUST 8 2015. Katherine Legge at the wheel of the DeltaWing in the American endurance championship.