Hailie Deegan Hopes She Impressed the Guys From Cup Series As Tony Stewart’s Massive Venture Becomes Her Skill Proving Ground

Despite her on-track struggles this season, Hailie Deegan remains a popular and marketable figure in auto racing. This is evident as she joined eight other racers to compete full-time in the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) for its third season. The exciting racing series kicks off at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut, with the event set to be televised live on ESPN.

Deegan managed to grab a spot in the top five position in the rain-soaked race. In a post-race interview, she explained her delight at racing with some of the top guns in NASCAR. 

From going 8th to 5th, Hailie Deegan on impressing her fellow drivers 

After taking the P5 in the Stafford race right after Paul Tracy, the excited #13 Ford F-150 spoke to FrontStretch about the race. She talked about her experience racing with America’s top racers and mentioned as mentioned that she just wants “my stuff clean”. 

During an interview after the race, while still in the garage with cars surrounding her, she spoke to FrontStretch. When asked, “Does it feel like the fields are more stacked this year? Is it harder to?”

Hailie replied, “ At this point, you got the top guys in literally top series in America for races, and the best drivers in America, yeah, are racing this year. So it’s a lot harder than when I first started.”

The host added, “ Do you think you impressed any of them tonight? Those guys race on Sundays”.

 “I mean, I hope. I mean, we’re all cool with each other. They’re not. I’m not trying to show off or anything to these guys. Like at the end of the day, they’re all they’re people. They’re people and Having those conversations and just hanging out and building those relationships, I think that’s more important.” Deegan chuckled and responded.

Deegan’s inclusion in the SRX alongside renowned drivers such as Marco Andretti, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Brad Keselowski, Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman, Ken Schrader, Paul Tracy, and NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart highlights her enduring appeal. 

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Several other notable racers, both active and retired, have also committed to part-time duty and will participate in one or more of the short-track events throughout the season. These include Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Tony Kanaan, Helio Castroneves, Clint Bowyer, and the 2023 Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden.

All eyes are on Hailie as the SRX season begins.

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Hailie Deegan’s participation in the SRX comes at a time when a change in scenery is much needed for her. Her performance in NASCAR’s Truck Series has been challenging this season, with a string of disappointing finishes and rivalries. In her most recent race at Mid-Ohio, Deegan finished 26th, marking her sixth consecutive finish outside the top 20 while driving the No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford.

Fortunately, Deegan found familiarity at SRX’s season opener. However, this is not her first season here, as it is one of the tracks where she secured a respectable P6, followed by a P9 at the I-55 Raceway in Missouri. After having a groundbreaking opener, let’s see how the Tony Stewart venture works for her this year.

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