The 23-year-old driver, following the dissolution of her NASCAR team relationships this year, described stock car racing as “irrelevant” to her career now, as she embraces a new challenge in open-wheel racing and moves away from her stock car roots. For much of her racing journey, Hailie Deegan competed in stock cars, making a name for herself in the Truck Series, where she secured five top-10 finishes. When asked about considering a move to European open-wheel championships should Indy NXT not meet her goals, Deegan declined the prospect, signaling a focus on advancing within the North American racing scene.