Shifting gears in a car comes naturally to drivers, but changing career paths can be a more challenging area. Hailie Deegan is taking the leap, shocking fans by trading her NASCAR roots for the thrill of open-wheel racing. Deegan’s excitement is palpable as she takes this new path. Her bold transition also has the potential to be a game-changer. In a recent video, Deegan revealed surprising details about her plans, leaving fans eager to see where this takes her.
From NASCAR to open-wheel, Deegan embarks on a new journey
Taking a sharp turn in her career trajectory, Deegan is all set to try a new career avenue – the world of open-wheel racing. She will now be driving for HMD Motorsports as the two have entered into a full-time contract for 2025. Hailie will be seen driving the No. 38 car for a complete 14-race season.Deegan has also spoken in detail about why she is making this shift. In a recently shared video, she said, “ I’m sure a lot of you guys are asking why the big change in my career. Going from a stock car to an open wheel is completely two polar opposite things in the motorsports world. When I started driving the SRX Series, I got to meet some of the Indycar Legends on that side of the motorsports. It sparked my interest even more in the Open Wheel side of things”. Hailie Deegan’s journey in the SRX Series began in 2023, where she competed alongside veterans like Tony Stewart. She secured an impressive second-place position in the series.However, her experience in the NASCAR world has been mixed. Deegan spent four seasons driving for NASCAR, with a varied career record. From 2021 to 2023, she competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, managing only five top-10 finishes. In 2024, Deegan joined the NASCAR Xfinity Series but garnered only 27 points and four top-20 finishes. Her stint with AM Racing was marred by recurrent crashes, resulting in three DNFs.
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