AM Racing | Hailie Deegan Phoenix Raceway Spring Xfinity Preview (2024)

AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway | Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200.

Fast Facts
No. 15 AM Racing Team:
Driver: Hailie Deegan
Primary Partner(s): AirBox
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Joe Williams Jr.
Spotter: Michael Fisher
Chassis Intel: AMR Chassis No. X-1058
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines

Notes of Interest:

Sophom*ore Journey: After a successful rookie campaign in the NASCAR Xfinity Series last season with driver Brett Moffitt, AM Racing will embark on its sophom*ore journey in 2024 with driver Hailie Deegan for the entire 33-race tour, continuing with Saturday afternoon’s Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200. at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway.

The Statesville, N.C.-based team plans to expand its footprint in the NASCAR Xfinity Series to also run two cars throughout the season with its No. 25 AM Racing entry.

Future Focused: Last October, AM Racing announced that Hailie Deegan joined the family-owned operation to pilot the team’s No. 15 Ford Mustang in a multiyear agreement.

Deegan, a native of Temecula, Calif. has been a staple in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series for the past three seasons but will embrace her rookie season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series as part of the Ford Performance program.

Deegan grew up racing off-road and on dirt but transitioned to competing on asphalt in 2016 to pursue a career in stock car racing. She began that transition in 2018 in the ARCA Menards Series West (previously NASCAR K&N Pro Series West), She became the first female driver to have won races in the West Series, doing so in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, respectively.

Deegan, 21, arrives at AM Racing after a stint driving for ThorSport Racing in 2023.

Giving You Piece of Air: For the third time in 2024, AirBox will serve as the primary marketing partner of Deegan’s No. 15 Ford Mustang in Saturday afternoon’s Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200. at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway.

In 2017, AirBox was established to focus on building the world’s best air purifiers for indoor occupied spaces. This coincided with people starting to wake up to issues with indoor air quality. With new challenges to air cleanliness, such as COVID-19 and wildfire smoke, people are looking for effective and proven solutions to ensure they receive cleaner air, at last.

Their history in delivering clean air systems gives them an expertise that is unmatched. AirBox uses some of the most effective air filtration technologies that exist with Certified HEPA and Advanced Molecular Adsorption and manufactures products that meet the stringent new ventilation standard, ASHRAE Standard 241.

Today, AirBox filtration systems are used across the country, purifying the air and capturing harmful irritants to create healthier, safer spaces. They’ve become the trusted choice for hospitals, educational centers, offices, warehouses, construction zones, public assembly, sports facilities, and more.

They’re proud to build all products to the highest standards in the USA at their North Carolina production facility. Every day, AirBox is working hard to give the American people the safer learning, working, and living environments they deserve—helping people breathe easy and live better.

Hailie Deegan NASCAR Xfinity Series Phoenix Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200. will mark Deegan’s inaugural Xfinity start at the 1.0-mile speedway.

Deegan, however, does own three NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts at Phoenix.

Her track-best result occurred during the 2023 Lucas Oil 150 when she steered to a 15th-place finish after starting 23rd for ThorSport Racing.

Hailie Deegan NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In four NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, Deegan has a career-best 13th-place finish after starting 20th for SS-GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway in October 2022.

In addition to four Xfinity Series starts, she has achieved 70 ARCA Menards Series starts, including three wins and 69 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts to her credit.

AM Minute: It was a relatively quiet weekend for the Statesville, N.C.-based team.

The AM Racing Dirt Division was in action with both AM Racing drivers Austin Wayne Self and Christian Rose at Fayetteville Motor Speedway in Fayetteville, N.C.

Rose’s ARCA Menards Series team will return to action on March 8, 2024, and join Deegan at Phoenix Raceway for Friday night’s General Tire 150.

Thanks For Your Support: With the start of the 2024 season just underway, AM Racing and Hailie Deegan would like to thank their associate marketing partners for their support: Flying Circle, Klutch Vodka, Mechanix Wear, Monster Energy Drink, Mobil 1, Viva Tequila Seltzer and WIX Filters.

Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway | The LiUNA! NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Recap: The third race of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series kicked off from Sin City on Saturday, March. 2.

After battling gusty winds during practice and qualifying on Friday, Deegan started her No. 15 AirBox Ford Mustang from the 28th position and methodically climbed the running order throughout the race.

By Stage 3, crew chief Joe Williams had Deegan dialed in on the race track and she continued to maneuver through the field, running as seventh during green flag pit stops before finishing 15th at the checkered flag to capture her best result so far in 2024.

From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Joe Williams Jr. is Hailie Deegan’s crew chief.

He will be crew chief for his 135th NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday and his ninth race at the south-central portion of Arizona race track.

In his previous 134 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected one win (Auto Club Speedway | February 2022), eight top-five and 30 top-10 finishes.

Follow on Social Media: For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing), or follow them on Instagram and X | Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

For more on Hailie Deegan, please visit hailiedeegan.com, like her Facebook page (HailieDeegan4), or follow her on Instagram (@hailiedeegan), YouTube and X | Twitter (@hailiedeegan).

Hailie Deegan Quoteboard:

On Phoenix Raceway: “We have some great momentum for our AM Racing team heading to Phoenix Raceway this weekend. We had a strong performance with our No. 15 AirBox Ford Mustang and I’m eager to get to Phoenix and see if we can build on that finish on Saturday afternoon.

“With every lap behind the wheel of an Xfinity Series car, I am getting more comfortable and I hope that my previous Truck Series starts will prove to be beneficial as well this weekend.”

Race Information:

The Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200. (200 laps | 200 miles) is the fourth of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2024 schedule. A twenty-minute practice is slated for Sat. March 9, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Qualifying will immediately follow, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The field will take the green flag later in the day shortly after 2:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. ET), with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (MT).

About AM Racing:

AM Racing is a multi-tiered, multi-faceted Motorsports program headquartered in Statesville, N.C.

Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

The family-owned team will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and various Dirt Modified events in its eighth year of competition.

The team has named Hailie Deegan, Christian Rose, and Austin Wayne Self as their primary drivers for the 2024 Xfinity, ARCA Menards Series, and Dirt Modified seasons, respectively.

AM Racing | Hailie Deegan Phoenix Raceway Spring Xfinity Preview (2024)

FAQs

Which Earnhardt is racing in Xfinity? ›

Jeffrey Lynn Earnhardt (born June 22, 1989) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra for Sam Hunt Racing, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No.

How many cars race in the Xfinity Series? ›

Xfinity race fields have varied in the number of drivers. Prior to 2013, the grid size resembled its Cup counterpart with 43 cars per race; that year, it shrank to 40 maximum cars. The field was further reduced in 2019 and 2020 to 38 and 36, respectively.

What is Hailie Deegan racing number? ›

Currently, she drives the No. 15 Ford for AM Racing.

How does NASCAR Xfinity Series work? ›

When it comes to the structure of the series, the playoffs structure of both the series is the same but instead of 16 drivers being promoted to the Round of 16 in the Cup Series, Xfinity only promotes 12 drivers further.

Who will Jeffrey Earnhardt drive for in 2024? ›

Jeffrey Earnhardt set for multiple Xfinity Series races with Sam Hunt Racing. Jeffrey Earnhardt will return to the No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for multiple races in 2024, the team announced Tuesday.

Where is Dale Earnhardt buried? ›

Is there a female driver in Xfinity race? ›

On February 8, 2023, it was announced that Decker would drive part-time for Emerling-Gase Motorsports in the Xfinity Series and the ARCA Menards Series in their No. 53 car in both series. It would be her first ARCA start since 2020 as well as EGM's first time fielding an entry in ARCA.

Who is the richest person in NASCAR? ›

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the richest driver in the history of NASCAR. His legacy was further strengthened through many business activities, investments, and endorsem*nts.

Has a girl ever won a NASCAR race? ›

In 1986, Patty Moise would become the first woman to lead in a Busch Series race. In 1988, Charlotte/Daytona Dash Series (later the Goody's Dash Series) driver Shawna Robinson became the first woman to win a NASCAR Touring Series event, also earning "Rookie of the Year" and "Most Popular Driver" honors.

Is Natalie Decker racing in 2024? ›

Natalie Decker will attempt to qualify for her second Xfinity Series race of the 2024 season at Charlotte Motor Speedway, driving the No. 92 Chevrolet for DGM Racing. Decker will have sponsorship from Bikini Zone, available at Walmart.

Is Brett Moffitt racing in 2024? ›

Brett Moffitt will pilot the TRICON Garage No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in multiple events during the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, the team announced April 23.

How much do NASCAR Xfinity pit crew get paid? ›

$35,000 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $51,500 is the 75th percentile.

What was NASCAR called before NASCAR? ›

The NASCAR Cup Series is the top racing series of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The series began in 1949 as the Strictly Stock Division, and from 1950 to 1970 it was known as the Grand National Division. In 1971, when the series began leasing its naming rights to the R. J.

Is Dale Earnhardt Jr racing in Xfinity? ›

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is coming back to the Nascar Xfinity Series in 2024, extending his streak of competing in at least one race annually in the series since 2001. Earnhardt, a Nascar Hall of Famer, will drive the No.

What Xfinity race is Dale Jr. racing in 2024? ›

Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced that he would race again at Bristol in 2024. He made his Xfinity Series return at Bristol in 2023, leading 47 laps before mechanical troubles ruined his day. The 2023 race at Bristol was the first start he had at Bristol in the Xfinity Series since 2017.

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Is Dale Earnhardt Jr. still involved in racing? ›

Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Since retiring from full-time competition after the 2017 season, he has competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro for his JR Motorsports team. Dale Earnhardt Jr.

What cars does JR Motorsports own in the Xfinity Series? ›

As of 2023, the team fields four full-time entries in the Xfinity Series: the No. 1 Chevrolet Camaro SS full-time for Sam Mayer, the No. 7 Camaro full-time for Justin Allgaier, the No. 8 Camaro full-time for Sammy Smith, and the No.

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