{
  "id": 10134897,
  "title": "Hailie Deegan wins ARCA West race with last-lap pass: \"I'm tearing up right now\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/hailie-deegan-wins-arca-west-race-with-last-lap-pass-im-tearing-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T03:58:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/arca/news/hailie-deegan-wins-arca-west-race-with-last-lap-pass/10859463/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Hailie Deegan has won a race in the ARCA Menards West Series, her fourth career victory in the series. The 25-year-old driver achieved this win at Madera Speedway in California.\n\nDeegan restarted on the inside of Trevor Huddleston for a two-lap dash to the checkered flag. She made a last-lap pass to secure the win.\n\nThis victory comes about seven years after her most recent trip to ARCA West Victory Lane.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}