Hailie Deegan wins ARCA West race with last-lap pass: "I'm tearing up right now"
Hailie Deegan is a winner again in the ARCA Menard's West Series, about seven years after her most recent trip to ARCA West Victory Lane. Deegan, 25, now has four career victories in ARCA West. The series was racing at Madera Speedway in California, and Deegan restarted on the inside of Trevor Huddleston for a two-lap dash to the checkered flag. Battling around the 0.333-mile short track, she ...…
Hailie Deegan secured victory in the ARCA West race at Madera Speedway, California, with a last-lap pass of Trevor Huddleston. The 25-year-old driver, who has previously won four races in ARCA West, expressed her joy and gratitude after crossing the finish line. Deegan highlighted the importance of capitalizing on her position, following a similar experience in the previous race where she failed to secure the win.
She praised her team at Bill McAnally Racing for providing her with a capable car. Tears were streaming down her face as she thanked everyone who believed in her, despite the challenges she has faced, including her brief stint in NASCAR's higher divisions. Deegan's win marks her return to ARCA West after a period of open-wheel racing and further emphasizes her resilience in the sport.
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