HAILIE DEEGAN Shows Off Training Regime as She Builds Indy NXT Confidence

April 28, 2025

• HAILIE DEEGAN gave her 1.7 million Instagram followers a peek behind the curtain with a workout video that shows the physical demands of transitioning from NASCAR to open-wheel racing. The Monster Energy-backed driver’s training montage includes strength training, cardio, and weight lifting – smart prep work for her rookie Indy NXT season with HMD Motorsports.
• The 23-year-old’s confidence is clearly building after her first oval test at Nashville Superspeedway went better than expected. Despite some early morning technical hiccups, DEEGAN found her groove and described feeling “super comfortable” with the car’s setup – exactly what you want to hear from someone making the jump from stock cars to open-wheel competition.
• After her NASCAR Xfinity dreams ended with AM Racing last October, DEEGAN made the bold move to Indy NXT, where she’s already shown she belongs. Her debut at St. Petersburg in the No. 38 car marked the start of what could be a serious open-wheel career, and her Nashville test suggests she’s adapting faster than many expected to the completely different driving demands.

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