Hailie Deegan’s surprising departure from AM Racing has sparked a flurry of speculation about her future, especially following her recent appearance at an IndyCar event at Iowa Speedway.
Deegan’s presence at the race is particularly notable because it marks her first public appearance in the motorsport realm since her unexpected split from AM Racing. This occurred after a challenging season where she competed in 17 races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team confirmed the split in a statement, stating, as we previously reported:
“AM Racing and Hailie Deegan have decided to part ways, effective immediately.
“We are grateful for Hailie’s contributions and dedication as the driver of the No. 15 Ford Mustang during her time with the race team. We wish Hailie the best in her future endeavors and look forward to her continued success on and off the track.”
Following her exit, seasoned Cup Series champion Joey Logano took over Deegan’s spot at the team’s following race. Meanwhile, Deegan has expressed a staunch desire to return to racing, focusing solely on finding her place back on track. She stated in a social media post:
“Beginning this season, I had a lot of excitement and hope in taking my next step in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. It’s something I’ve been working towards for years and always dreamt about. I worked hard to prepare for this season after the team pursued me to drive their car. Unfortunately, it has not turned out the way that I expected. There are always several reasons within a race team as to why things do or do not work, but sadly our goals no longer align. With that being said, myself and AM Racing will be parting ways.
“The only thing I am focused on is getting back to being competitive. That is ALL that matters to me. I’m working as quick as possible to find the best opportunities to get back to the track.
“I’m thankful for the following that I have and everyone who supports me, it’s truly only me that knows the whole story and what I need to succeed. We
“See you at the track, soon.”
The circumstances of her visit to the Iowa Speedway are left to conjecture. YouTuber David Land reported that Deegan refrained from discussing her departure from AM Racing during her appearance, according to Wyatt Watson.
Hailie Deegan on site for IndyCar in Iowa. Hanging around the Indy NXT series. Hmmmm
— David Land (@DLand91) July 12, 2024
Another eagled-eyed fan posted that Deegan has recently followed IndyNXT and Andretti IndyCar, further fuelling the rumors of a future move.
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