Hold on to your hats, NASCAR enthusiasts! Hailie Deegan, the young racing sensation, has just pulled the ultimate pit-stop move. Eschewing the energy rush of the $54.82 Billion Monster, Deegan’s No. 15 Ford Mustang is set to sport the branding of VIVA Tequila Seltzer in the upcoming Xfinity Series. But there is more to the story!

After spending three full-time seasons in NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck Series, Deegan had finally done it! As per the natural progression in NASCAR, the 22-year-old has taken the next big step by finding a place in the Xfinity Series. Despite a tumultuous Truck ride, she has signed a multi-year deal with AM Racing to pilot their #15 car. With the change in series and the change in team, it is only natural for the fans to wonder about Deegan’s next year’s ride. And that is what they got to see, alongside a surprise.

Monster Energy Athlete With a Tequila Tint

After the news of her promotion to Xfinity broke, she was quite grateful and was heard saying, “I didn’t know if it was actually going to happen because opportunities like these are kind of once-in-a-lifetime or once-in-a-career opportunities when it comes to NASCAR racing. It’s an eye-opening moment.”

Speaking on her target for the very first year, she revealed, “I think my goal is to obviously make the playoffs in my first year, so everyone is on board with that and we’re going to try to get really good finishes as we go.” But her moving up the NASCAR chain was not the only surprise for fans. As it turns out, the current ThorSport Racing driver stunned fans by snubbing the high-octane allure of Monster Energy for… Tequila Seltzer!

Bob Pockrass’ Twitter thread came alive with revelations that while Deegan remains a Monster Energy athlete, her ride’s got a new flavor. The big reveal dropped when Pockrass tweeted about Deegan’s fresh paint schemes for the upcoming season. Eager fans quickly spotted the missing Monster Energy logo, but Deegan clarified she was not cutting ties entirely. Instead, she’s taking a spirited detour, adding tequila-infused vibes to her journey.

The thread started with Bob Pockrass tweeting, “Hailie Deegan paint schemes for next season.”

Seeing this, a NASCAR fan commented below, “Bob Monster isn’t her sponsor next year?”

In a reply to the comment, Pockrass tagged his previous post, and stated, “Although not on the car and having a tequila sponsorship, Hailie Deegan said she will continue to be a Monster Energy athlete.”

While Deegan’s Truck Series stint had its share of ups and downs, her move to ThorSport Racing saw her clinch top-10 finishes at Texas and Talladega. With an average 21.0 finish and two more races on the horizon, the future looks tantalizing. What more does Deegan have to say about this chapter? 

Hailie Deegan “can’t wait” as her 2024 NASCAR dream came true

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As Deegan gears up for her 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series with AM Racing, the stakes are high. The ambitious driver is gunning for Rookie of the Year honors, zooming around in her No. 15 Ford Mustang. The Ford Performance driver reverberated with excitement.“I can’t wait to see what the next few years have in store for all of us,” she expressed.

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Hailing from California, Deegan’s truck series journey had its share of bumps. But with her top-10 finishes this year, she’s showing promising momentum. And now, with new sponsors on board, including AirBox, her ride’s going to shimmer with the sparkle of VIVA Tequila Seltzer. This isn’t just any seltzer. Founded by “three washed-up college athletes,” VIVA Tequila Seltzer combines the thrill of racing with the chill of golf. 

So, as the engines roar back to life for the 2024 season, keep an eye on Deegan’s Mustang. She might not have the energy brand logo on her car right now, but she will stay a Monster Energy Athlete, only adding a splash of tequila-fueled audacity.

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