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Hailie Deegan Prepares for INDYNXT Debut
Former NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series driver Hailie Deegan is gearing up for her INDYNXT series debut this Sunday. The 23-year-old shared a workout photo on her Instagram story, featuring the song The Sweet Escape by Lieselotte as background music.
Deegan began her professional racing career in 2020 with a single NASCAR Truck Series event for DGR-Crosley. She went on to compete full-time in the Trucks for three seasons before transitioning to the Xfinity Series in 2024 with AM Racing. However, her partnership with AM Racing ended prematurely after 17 races due to inconsistent performances.
Unable to secure sponsorship to continue in stock car racing, Deegan shifted her focus to open-wheel racing and signed with HMD Motorsports for the 2025 INDYNXT season. As her debut approaches, Deegan is intensifying her preparations, sharing updates from her training and simulator sessions.
In one Instagram story, she posted a mirror selfie from a workout, emphasizing the importance of physical fitness in a driver’s routine. In another, she shared a photo from a simulator session with the caption, "Getting ready for St. Pete!"—referring to the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this Sunday.
Deegan has been actively participating in INDYNXT testing sessions, gaining valuable experience in her new racing environment. In a recent clip shared by INDYNXT on X, she expressed her excitement about this new chapter in her career:
"It’s been so much fun. All the testing and seat time have been great. There’s so much to learn, but I’m really enjoying it and trying something new."
Deegan is set to make her INDYNXT debut on Sunday, March 2, at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
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