HAILIE DEEGAN Completes Challenging Mid-Ohio Race After Red Flag Drama

July 6, 2025

by Bethonie Waring // from formulascout.com

• HAILIE DEEGAN finished 17th at Mid-Ohio in what turned into a survival race after a dramatic crash between teammates Seb Murray and Ricardo Escotto sent cars cartwheeling and triggered a lengthy red flag that changed the race format to a timed finish.
• While Dennis Hauger dominated the field to extend his championship lead, DEEGAN’s result puts her over a minute behind the leaders – a gap that tells the story of how difficult it remains for drivers to find competitive seats in the Indy NXT ladder series.
• The HMD Motorsports driver’s finish highlights the ongoing challenge for women in open-wheel racing, where getting track time and competitive equipment remains an uphill battle, even as the sport talks about expanding opportunities for female drivers in the Road to Indy program.

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