HAILIE DEEGAN Regroups After Detroit Disappointment, Heads to Iowa Test

June 9, 2025

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HAILIE DEEGAN called her Detroit Grand Prix outing “frustrating” after finishing 16th in a crash-heavy race that highlighted the street circuit’s unforgiving nature. The HMD Motorsports driver crossed the line just behind three other competitors in positions 13-15, a result that keeps her 18th in championship standings with 68 points.
Rather than dwelling on the disappointment, DEEGAN immediately got back to work, posting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport as she headed to Iowa Speedway for crucial oval testing ahead of the World Wide Technology Raceway round on June 15. This kind of quick turnaround mentality shows exactly why she’s earned respect across multiple racing disciplines.
The 22-year-old’s transition from NASCAR to open-wheel racing continues to be a fascinating case study in adaptability. After five seasons climbing the stock car ladder through ARCA, Trucks, and Xfinity, DEEGAN joined Indy NXT acknowledging she has “much to learn” but expressing genuine excitement about working with HMD Motorsports’ proven program and wealth of knowledge.