This past weekend, AM Racing replaced their driver Hailie Deegan and put Cup Series driver Joey Logano in their number 15 car for the Chicago Street Race. On Monday, the team announced that they have parted ways with Deegan; affective immediately.
This was Deegan’s rookie season in the Xfinity Series where she is currently listed in 28th in the point standings. In the 17 races Deegan has run in the 2024 season, she has finished in the top 20 just four times.
Logano piloted the number 15 car to an eighth place finish in the Chicago Street Race on Saturday.
AM Racing issued a statement saying, “AM Racing and Hailie Deegan have decided to part ways, effective immediately. We are grateful for Hailie’s contributions and dedication as the driver of the number 15 Ford Mustang during her time with the race team. We wish Hailie the best in her future endeavors and look forward to her continued success on and off the track.”
Deegan responded on X (formerly Twitter) saying, “beginning this season, I had a lot of excitement and hope in taking my next step in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. It’s something I’ve been working towards for years and always dreamt about. I worked hard to prepare for this season after the team pursued me to drive their car. Unfortunately, it has not turned out the way that I expected. There are always several reasons within a race team as to why things do or do not work, but sadly our goals no longer align. With that being said, myself and AM Racing will be parting ways.”
She added, “the only thing I am focused on is getting back to being competitive. That is ALL that matters to me. I’m working as quick as possible to find the best opportunities to get back to the track. I’m thankful for the following that I have and everyone who supports me. It’s truly only me that knows the whole story and what I need to succeed. See you at the track, soon.”
Last October, Deegan and AM Racing announced a multi year contract for her to drive the number 15 car. She was first signed by Ford for their development program in 2019 and later spent three seasons driving in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Josh Berry has been named as the driver for the number 15 car at Pocono this weekend.