{
  "id": 15446672,
  "title": "Hailie Deegan eying NASCAR Truck return but future plans remain uncertain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hailie-deegan-eying-nascar-truck-return-but-future-plans-remain",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T16:01:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-truck/news/hailie-deegan-eying-nascar-truck-return-but-future-plans-remain-uncertain/10866103/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hailie Deegan, a 25-year-old racer, is considering a return to NASCAR Truck racing in 2027, though the future remains uncertain. Currently driving for Bill McAnally Racing in the ARCA Menard's West Series, Deegan is leading the championship standings and secured her fourth career ARCA West victory at Madera Speedway in California. She has a history in the sport, beginning in ARCA West in 2018 and racing in NASCAR Trucks between 2021 and 2023. Deegan expressed her love for racing in a recent press conference, stating that she wants to stay in racing for as long as possible. While she would love to compete in Truck racing again, she acknowledges that several pieces need to fall into place, such as securing sponsor commitments. Deegan admits there is no deal locked in yet, but if she had an unlimited budget, she would ideally like to go Truck racing. She remains optimistic about the 2027 season, noting there are still several months ahead before the racing season begins. The hardest part of racing for her is securing the proper sponsorship to fund her efforts.",
  "summary": "Hailie Deegan returned to stock car racing in 2026 with a full-time ride in the ARCA Menard's West Series, which followed a brief stint in Indy NXT. Driving for Bill McAnally Racing, she is top five in the championship standings and earned an emotional win at Madera Speedway in California. It was her fourth career ARCA West victory, but her first since the 2019 season. She began her rise ... Keep…",
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  "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."
}