In a groundbreaking announcement, Hailie Deegan is set to take the NASCAR Xfinity Series by storm in the 2024 season. The young racing sensation has inked a multi-year deal with AM Racing, a move that promises to redefine the racing landscape.
Deegan’s journey into the Xfinity Series will see her behind the wheel of the No. 15 Ford Mustang, sporting the colors of Airbox and Viva Inc. as her primary partners. This exciting collaboration marks a pivotal moment in her career, as she embarks on her rookie season with AM Racing.
Speaking of her thrilling venture, Deegan exuded enthusiasm, saying, “I am excited about the opportunity to compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, starting next year with AM Racing. From the start, the team has been nothing but great to work with, and the vision that AM Racing president Wade Moore has for the team aligns perfectly with my values.”
Deegan’s journey into the Xfinity Series began last season when she joined SS Green Light Racing for the fall race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In a remarkable debut performance, she qualified 20th and finished an impressive 13th in a race that witnessed only one caution incident.
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Before her Xfinity debut, Deegan had made her mark in the Craftsman Truck Series. Her truck racing career commenced with David Gilliland Racing in 2020, where she finished 16th at Kansas, showcasing her innate talent behind the wheel.
Deegan’s ascent continued as she transitioned to the Truck Series full-time in 2021, spending two seasons with David Gilliland Racing. During this time, she achieved three top-10 finishes, etching her name in history as the first female driver to secure a top-10 finish in the Truck Series away from superspeedways.
In 2022, Deegan made history once again by becoming the first female competitor to secure multiple top-10 finishes in a Truck Series season. This season, she joined ThorSport Racing, notching up two more top-10 finishes in the first 21 races.
Deegan’s racing journey wasn’t limited to the Truck Series alone. Before her truck racing days, she spent two full-time seasons in the ARCA Menards Series West and another in the ARCA Menards Series, amassing an impressive three ARCA West race victories.
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Mark Rushbrook, the global director of Ford Performance Motorsports, expressed his excitement about Deegan’s advancement, stating, “We are excited to see Hailie continuing to advance her career by running full-time with AM Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024. Hailie works so hard on and off the track, and AM Racing will surround her with a great team to continue her development.”
With Hailie Deegan’s electrifying move to the Xfinity Series and the strong support of Ford and AM Racing, the future of NASCAR racing is set to witness unprecedented thrills and triumphs. Stay tuned for the incredible journey that awaits in the 2024 season and beyond.
