From Off-Road to Oval: Hailie Deegan’s Racing Journey

October 5th, 2022 by

Get ready for an exhilarating event as Hailie Deegan, a rising star in the NASCAR Ford scene, prepares for her first-ever appearance in the Xfinity Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 15th, 2022. Behind the wheel of the No. 07 Ford Mustang, sponsored by Pristine Auction and supported by SS Green Light Racing, Deegan is all set to showcase her skills on the grand stage.

In a recent YouTube video, Deegan expressed her excitement about the upcoming race at Vegas, highlighting her comfort on larger tracks and her eagerness to take on the challenges of the Xfinity Series.

Deegan’s journey to this point has been nothing short of impressive. After joining the NASCAR Ford Performance Driver Development Program post the 2019 season, she made her mark in the Truck Series driving the No. 1 Ford F-150 for David Gilliland Racing. With 44 races under her belt, including a notable sixth-place finish at Talladega last weekend, Deegan has already earned three top-10 finishes. Not to mention her three victories in the ARCA West series, further solidifying her reputation as a formidable force on the track.

Come race day, Deegan will stand out as the sole female driver in the field, a testament to her perseverance and talent. Her journey began in off-road racing, where she clinched the title of 2016 Off-Road Driver of the Year before transitioning to asphalt oval-track racing, where she continues to shine.

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