Hailie Deegan is in a tricky place right now. It’s been quite a season for her so far. She began the year in a Ford, the team she changed to from her previous one, Toyota, then she recently made her Xfinity Series debut, and now, she is hanging in balance of a step-up next season or nothing.

This is because her current truck team, David Gilliland Racing, is switching to Toyota next year, and Deegan’s future, well, it’s uncertain.

Or is it?

Because according to journalist Bob Pockrass, “Ford executives say Hailie Deegan will be in a Ford next year. Working to get an Xfinity deal done but tbd.”

Now, it’s worth mentioning that the fans suggested a “Danica Principle” when the news of her Xfinity debut in Vegas was announced. But this time around, this report sent the NASCAR fans into a frenzy as they began to pitch the possible teams and organizations where the young driver could end up.

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Hailie Deegan on her Xfinity Series debut and her future after Vegas

Speaking after the race in which she managed a fairly impressive P13, Hailie Deegan expressed her thoughts on her debut. “We were able to have a pretty fun day, a pretty clean day, and super happy,” she said.

“I learned so much that I haven’t got it processed yet, but I’m just happy we were able to have a good run.”

Deegan also shed some light on her future in the series as she very candidly spoke about the desire she has to make the next step in her career.

“When you run great, it helps deals for the future,” Deegan said. “Running Xfinity costs a very big bill. You’ve got to have sponsors to pay that bill. Trying to get the funding set is definitely tough, but we’re still trying to figure out what we’re doing.”

“I wish I had answers for you guys. I want answers myself.”

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