JADE AVEDISIAN Leads New Wave as DEEGAN, PATRICK Face Development Scrutiny

March 31, 2026

• JADE AVEDISIAN earns Harvick’s endorsement for properly climbing NASCAR’s grassroots ladder through Toyota’s system, including midgets, late models, and ARCA. She became first woman winning CARS Pro Late Model Tour race.
• DANICA PATRICK’s Cup Series struggles traced to insufficient grassroots experience despite 191 starts and seven top-10s. Her IndyCar background including 2008 Indy Japan 300 victory didn’t translate to NASCAR success.
• HAILIE DEEGAN’s development criticized for premature Ford switch from Toyota program. Currently ARCA West full-time with three wins in 30 starts, five Truck Series top-10s in 69 races, zero O’Reilly top-10s.

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