HAILIE DEEGAN Preps for Mid-Ohio as Sole Woman in Indy NXT Championship

June 26, 2025

• HAILIE DEEGAN gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at her Milwaukee Mile testing prep, showing the grind that goes into being the only woman competing in the Indy NXT series. The 23-year-old’s Instagram post captured her getting ready for another weekend of proving she belongs in open-wheel racing after making the jump from NASCAR.
• The former stock car racer isn’t just winging it in her transition to Indy NXT – she’s actively seeking advice from those who’ve walked this path before. DEEGAN revealed she’s been picking the brain of former Indy NXT winner JAMIE CHADWICK about handling the physical demands of road course racing, showing the kind of smart preparation that separates contenders from also-rans.
• DEEGAN’s honest assessment of the physical challenges facing smaller drivers on road courses highlights a reality many fans don’t see. While she qualified 10th at Gateway (a solid showing), her 16th-place finish shows there’s still work to be done. But her willingness to adapt her car setup and learn from other successful women drivers suggests she’s building for the long game, not just surviving race to race.

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