Hailie Deegan: Moving to Indy NXT for 2025

After making her way through the ranks of dirt racing and stock car racing, Deegan will shift her focus to open-wheel racing in 2025, competing in INDY NXT by Firestone with HMD Motorsports, Motorsport.com reports.

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Deegan will move from NASCAR to IndyCar's developmental league in the 2025 season. She'll pilot a car for HMD Motorsports, the team's No. 38 entry. "I am excited about the opportunity and look forward to working with a proven program in HMD Motorsports," Deegan said. "I have much to learn, but I am ready to go. The team brings a wealth of knowledge for me to pull from, and I look forward to soaking up as much of that as possible before my race debut next March in St. Petersburg."