HAILIE DEEGAN Stays Training-Focused After ‘Frustrating’ Detroit Debut

June 8, 2025

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HAILIE DEEGAN showed her mental toughness after calling her Detroit Indy NXT debut ‘frustrating,’ immediately getting back to training and sharing her post-workout recovery routine on social media. The narrow street circuit proved challenging for multiple drivers, with several making contact with barriers throughout the 45-lap event.
Her transition from five years in NASCAR (2019-2024) to open-wheel racing represents a major career pivot that’s worth watching closely. DEEGAN acknowledged the learning curve ahead when she joined HMD Motorsports, saying she was ‘ready to soak up as much knowledge as possible’ from the proven program before her March debut in St. Petersburg.
Monster Energy’s continued sponsorship through her NASCAR-to-IndyCar transition shows real commitment to supporting her career evolution. With the 25-car Indy NXT field heading to World Wide Technology Raceway on June 15th, we’ll see how quickly DEEGAN adapts her skills to the demands of open-wheel competition.