Hailie Deegan navigates social fame with NASCAR ambitions

Published November 2, 2022 2:34 PM

By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer

Hailie Deegan heads into the final Truck Series race of the year Friday night without plans for 2023 announced. Deegan is the only full-time female driver in NASCAR. She’s a Ford development driver and has spent the last two seasons in NASCAR’s third-tier national series racing trucks for David Gilliland. But Gilliland is moving his program to Toyota next season, and even though Deegan started her career with Toyota, there’s no spot for her in the move. Ford says it is trying to place Deegan for next season. The 21-year-old, meanwhile, uses social media to attract the sponsorship to continue her career.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.