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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 06: Hailie Deegan, driver of the #1 Wastequip Ford, prepares for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Dead on Tools 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 06, 2022 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 06: Hailie Deegan, driver of the #1 Wastequip Ford, prepares for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Dead on Tools 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 06, 2022 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Hailie Deegan’s future has been a question mark all the way since mid-season this year. She had one opportunity to race in the Xfinity Series recently where she defied all expectations and put her car in the top 15 in the race. However, ever since, news has been bleak about where will she be headed next season. Speculations had earlier suggested that she would be able to find a seat with any of the Ford team, however, even that looks like a difficult thing now.
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A journalist reported, “Hailie Deegan’s options for the 2023 season with Ford have shrunk with Stewart-Haas Racing becoming an unlikely scenario. Where is Deegan going to land with Ford’s lack of seats being a problem?“
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There were reports early on that Deegan could possibly run for SHR in the Xfinity Series. However, as the SHR line was completed, that window of opportunity quickly gave way for Deegan. Moreover, after Tony Stewart was able to win the driver argument over his team’s co-owner Gene Haas, now Ryan Preece will see himself racing in the Cup Series in Cole Custer’s seat. Custer, on the other hand, will move back to the Xfinity Series. That being said, there might be next to no chance that SHR might open a third charter to accommodate Hailie Deegan at the moment.
Fans speculate Hailie Deegan’s future
Fans leaped into a conversation where they discussed potential spots for Deegan to move into for her future, however since chances to get into a Ford-powered Xfinity team look weak at the moment, some even suggested that she should be given a chance as a top-tier playoff-capable Truck Series team with proper support.
Would hate to see her get stuck at RSS. Her best option absolutely comes from a 2nd FRM truck.
Otherwise, she will languish in mid-tier at best equipment for a team that's focused on their main driver.
— Victor Vallee (@Victor_Vallee) November 17, 2022
Meanwhile all those Team Penske cars are still sitting in their shop collecting dust 🤷🏼♂️
— Jay Stone (@JayStonePeMech) November 16, 2022
Toyota seems to be opening up some seats, doubt she’ll go back but it’s funny how it turned out
— Tom Sears (@LurkinTomGaming) November 16, 2022
What about Cindric's old car? Is that an option?
— Brandon Lewis (@BaroqueNRoller) November 16, 2022
Penske opening their xfinity program back up 🤔🤷🏻♂️ probably unlikely but money talks…….
— J.D. English (@JohnnyDaleEngl2) November 17, 2022
I think FRM should scoop her up and partner her with Zane as a two truck organization giving her more experience in the truck series but in far better equipment
— Brayden Nix (@braydennascar) November 17, 2022
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That sucks she’s stuck with ford cuz she’s a decent driver she just needs to be in xfinity in a Chevy or Toyota
— perks portable fab (@perks_fab) November 17, 2022
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Where do you reckon Deegan can go next season? Would she continue in the Truck Series, if yes, then in which team? If she does find herself looking at Xfinity which team do you think would have a chance of giving her a seat? Let us know what you think in the comments.
