First, I want to say so sorry to Brennan Poole and everybody at Rick Ware Racing. Learn how your comment data is processed. "[119] Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., also attended the race and connected Deegan with President Trump, leading him to sign Deegan's helmet and pose for pictures with her. Its just been a disappointing year overall. Weve dominated races, and it just would never all come together. I was side-by-side with the No. Michael Waltrip. Well take it, move on and learn from it, and take it to Kansas next week!, Austin Cindric Finished 20th: I definitely learned a lot today in the Menards/Great Stuff Ford Mustang. I mean, just a joke 80-something laps into a race? It's going to take time. He parked for the day. info@thorsport.com. As soon as he ran into me, I just kind of got shoved into the corner, like way too deep, and then I was just immediately turned around. degree in Psychology from St. Xavier's college, she pursued a career in the Awesome job., Ross Chastain Finished 2nd: Whoever got in the lead was going to have a shot at it. I feel like I have a good grasp on it now and understand what you need to be successful. [54] Prior to the 2019 season, the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway's race date was moved to serve as the season-opening race for the West Series. We came with something a little bit different to try and help that. I think it did for the majority of the race, but just got too loose., Denny Hamlin Finished 5th: Our car was really fast. But on the other hand, her comfort level is off the charts. [105], She returned to SRX in 2022 for the Stafford Motor Speedway and I-55 Raceway rounds. She continued, I hate Daytona. [19], On January 3, 2018, Deegan was announced as a full-time driver in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West for Bill McAnally Racing (BMR),[20] a team that had won the West Series championship each of the three previous seasons. Hailee Deegan has been a key storyline heading into the 2021 NASCAR Truck Series season, and had a lot to prove in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. After an early-race crash sparked by Ross Chastain parked Brennan Poole in Mondays Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway, Poole said Chastain probably needs to get his butt whooped.. She is very popular in the community and was awarded NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver for the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Honestly, these things are so comfortable to drive, said Deegan, who partners with fellow Truck Series driver Ben Rhodes in the No. Labonte is a full-timer for the third season in a row. Long run was pretty good. [25] Kevin Harvick, NASCAR's 2014 Sprint Cup Series champion (who finished fourth),[25] battled for position with Deegan at the end of the race and was impressed with her performance, saying, "If I had to pick one person to say, 'Alright, that's the person [Kevin Harvick Incorporated] would want to represent and has the most potential,' it would probably be Hailie Deegan. 43 Allegiant Chevy, you know, we were kind of back and forth on the balance throughout the day just trying to get some stuff better, but we came a long way from where we were in practice. The win for the former Cup champion gave the Truex family two NASCAR wins in three days. There have been moments where she has proved that she has got talent. (key)* Most laps led. Something broke a long time ago, like halfway through the race. Joey Logano brought out a caution with 14 laps to go when he lost control of his car and hit the outside wall. ET. He raced me hard but clean. We stayed in it that whole time. Chastain won the second stage, finishing in front of Byron, Blaney, Truex Jr. and Hamlin. Everyone did a good job on pit road, kept track position, worked hard on-track, and its a solid one. [115] Deegan is in a relationship with dirt track racer and former NASCAR driver Chase Cabre. Ross Chastain placed second and was followed by Ryan Blaney, William Byron and Denny Hamlin. After completing her Graduation Just thanks to everybody at JGR, as well. So, I think it was the No. Truex earned his first points since since September 2021 at Richmond. Its kind of been a struggle track for us, and Im proud of the gains we made., William Byron Finished 4th: The middle section I dont know, I need to maybe do a little better job on the feedback, and then just us communicating the adjustments there. I owe a big apology and a bit more. A daily email update (Monday through Friday) providing racing news, commentary, features, and information from Frontstretch.com, Im not interested, don't show this again, Kyle Busch, Clint Bowyer, Helio Castroneves Join SRX, https://frontstretch.com/author/krutherford1/, Parker Kligerman on Dover Xfinity Pole After Qualifying Canceled, Toni Breidinger Attempting Truck Debut at Kansas, NASCAR Reveals Multiple 2023 Rules Changes, IndyCar Stars Old-School Preparation for Thermal Club Testing, The Underdog House: Corey LaJoie, Cup Underdogs Survive Attrition at Dover. We came with something a little bit different to try and help that. [28] Among those in the 201819 class, she was once again the only woman as well as the youngest member. He raced me hard but clean. I dont know. NASCAR driver Hailie Deegan is expected to be behind the wheel at Daytona International Speedway for the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series season, to commence on February 18. Going into this year I was hoping I had no conflicts and could participate in the whole season.. 1? Byron led a race-high 193 laps. It was just a big day for us. I dont think it had anything to do with the track. It got us on the front row. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1. It is what it is. I feel like I could come back here tomorrow and make some good decisions. Hailie Deegan finished the 2021 Camping World Truck Series season 17th in points, . Byron led a race-high 193 laps. [100], In 2022, she returned to the Michelin Pilot Challenge at Daytona, once again sharing a car with Briscoe. On October 4, 2022, Deegan announced she would make her NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in the SS-Green Light Racing No. 2 Heat 2 winner. Joey Logano made numerous pit stops during the afternoon as he battled tire problems and finally parked with 14 laps to go after he hit the outside wall. It was my first time in a new Cup car, and 80 laps out for what? Kevin Harvick is third, 38 points behind Chastain. Martin Truex Jr. snapped a 54-race winless streak, scoring the victory Monday at Dover Motor Speedway. Ross Chastain moved into challenging position in the closing miles but couldnt pass Truex. The race was Pooles first Cup start of the season. Truex, who won for the 32nd times in the Cup Series, held the lead despite the tire disadvantage. So, I think it was the No. Deegan carries a mind of her own and has a unique take when it comes to racing at the Daytona 500. Chastain won the second stage, finishing in front of Byron, Blaney, Truex Jr. and Hamlin. [77] She cited Toyota's lack of available teams relative to their number of drivers as the reason for the switch, explaining, "there's so many Toyota drivers and there's not many seats. Truex earned his first points since since September 2021 at Richmond. Poole later said Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. Poole parked for the day. I got really loose during one of the early runs and went a lap down and just got trapped there. Just looking for a little more, and I felt like we were pretty close. "[70], Deegan scored her first ARCA top-five finish in October at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Cup drivers practiced at the track Saturday . June 12, 2021 (SRX Series) SRX TV Schedule: June 2021 (Stafford Speedway) South Boston Results: June 25, 2022 (SRX Series) PREV POST. No reason. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Larson returned to the track after repairs. I was side-by-side with the No. Im proud of this FedEx team for bringing me a car capable of winning today, but sometimes you cant get those last few spots. Coming here to ThorSport, theyve always had the pieces to the puzzle figured out.. It was tight and it got loose. The expectations just coming here and getting back in the groove of things, running where were capable of running, she said Thursday. Martin Truex Jr. dominated the final stage to win Mondays NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway and end a 54-race winless streak. "I just need to get as much seat time as I can," said. Daniel Suarez lost control on Lap 36 and slapped the outside wall. It got us on the front row. Well take our Sunseeker Resorts Chevy off to Kansas next week and move on from here., Daniel Suarez Finished 35th: The conditions were perfect. I-55 Raceway Results: July 16 . As soon as he ran into me, I just kind of got shoved into the corner, like way too deep, and then I was just immediately turned around. Who had a good race: Martin Truex Jr. battled for the lead in the final stage and stayed out front despite a late-race caution that bunched the field. It's going to take a lot of learning, but I think eventually we'll obviouslyget better with time.". I mean, just a joke 80-something laps into a race? I was side-by-side with the No. Weve showed it. She also regarded her social media presence as a boon in her racing development as her popularity provided patience among sponsors. Proud of the effort. "It's just going to take time to learn. [12] When the Truck Series had a weekend off on March 1113, 2022, Deegan made her Mint 400 debut in the Unlimited Truck Spec class. Deegan said after Saturdays race that the team is still working on sponsorship to assure a full-season schedule for next year but expects those deals to be finalized. [110], At Roseville in 2018, one week after scoring her first career victory on a bump-and-run pass, Deegan was penalized one lap late in the race for contact with Trevor Huddleston. So, its kind of pathetic. Ross Chastain chased Truex over the closing miles but couldnt challenge for the lead. NASCAR Schedule USFL Schedule 2023 NFL Draft NBA MVP Race NBA Playoff Schedule. Hailie Deegan is taking another step up in NASCAR racing. Go figure. She has won the Truck Series Most Popular Driver award the past two seasons. Deegan will join Ty Majeski, Ben Rhodes and Matt Crafton on the ThorSport team. It just kind of sucks to tear up a car when youre getting an opportunity to be here on Sunday. [95] She was voted the 2021 Truck Series Most Popular Driver, marking the second straight season that a rookie received the award after Zane Smith did so in 2020.[96]. Byron was a dominant force in winning the first stage but said his car got very loose later. Solid top-10 day drove back through. [85] The second incident involved owner-driver Bret Holmes, who was spun as he and Deegan battled for the lead. In our history, this hasnt been our best track. 07 at Las Vegas. Were just grinding. Hailie Deegan will move to the NASCAR Truck Series full-time in 2021 with DGR-Crosley. "Truck racing, I think it's where I need to be at to learn and to develop at the pace that I think I need to, at the moment,"she added. This was a really good day. Overall, really great effort especially for how weve been here in the past.