Katherine Legge's Cup Series debut at Phoenix was a "baptism of fire," but approving her to race was the right call by NASCAR.

NASCAR’s latest race at Phoenix saw the highly anticipated debut of British female racer Katherine Legge. However, Legge’s first outing was anything but a dream, as her race ended early after she spun out in the middle of the track.

For a quarter-century Katherine Legge has served as a trailblazer among women in motorsports. The 44-year-old made her debut in the NASCAR Cup Series this past weekend - much to the chagrin of one NASCAR star who had to deal with her.