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"In the last 12 months, with all that's happened to me, it's astounding, really," Legge said Wednesday by phone from Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway, where she wrapped up a two-day audition for a Champ Car World Series ride in 2006.Before leaving for Aspen, Colo., for a skiing vacation, the 25-year-old Brit firmly established herself as a candidate for one of two possible openings at PKV Racing. She steadily improved her times while completing 238 laps of the 1.66-mile road course.Team co-owner , who brought Legge to the U.S. for the 2005 Atlantic season, was at Sebring to help evaluate her performance."I'm reserving wild enthusiasm," he said, "but frankly, she's pretty quick."Legge was slated to spend another year in the Atlantics, where she won three races as a rookie, but uncertainty surrounding PKV Racing's two drivers could change that. is unsigned for 2006, and is contemplating retirement to focus on his co-ownership role.The team tested , and last week. Kalkhoven said all three did well, giving the team abundant options for 2006.Kalkhoven bristled at any suggestion he might be tempted to rush Legge along given the attention has brought to the rival Indy Racing League."We're not doing anything as a gimmick," he said. "She's going to be subject to the same evaluation process as any other driver. We're not going to put her in a car unless we believe she can win races."That's fine with Legge. But if her sex works to her advantage, she's not about to apologize for it, either."I try not to play the gender card," she said. "You can get it used against you. It certainly worked against me long enough in Europe."She admits to having mixed emotions about her possible promotion. She doesn't want to aim too high too soon and miss, but neither does she want to spend another year in Champ Car's feeder series if it's unnecessary."I'm not sure at this stage. It's a big jump," she said. "It's not my decision, but I'll have some say. It's a fantastic opportunity either way."
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