Hailie Deegan Joins Indy NXT for 2025 Season

Hailie Deegan, a prominent figure in motorsports and daughter of action sports legend Brian Deegan, is transitioning from NASCAR to the Indy NXT Series for the 2025 season. This move comes after a challenging stint in NASCAR, where she struggled for top finishes, managing five top-10s in 85 starts. Deegan will drive for HMD Motorsports, joining a team of seasoned drivers and leveraging her past experience in off-road and stock car racing. Despite her mixed results in NASCAR, Deegan's shift to open-wheel racing is met with excitement and support from her fans and peers, including veteran driver Kenny Wallace. Her debut in the Indy NXT series marks a significant pivot in her career, aiming to revive her early success in racing. Deegan is expected to make her first race debut next March in St. Petersburg, with her entire season to be televised by FOX Sports.