Next Generation Athletes, Hailie “Dirt Princess” Deegan

Move over Danica Patrick, the future of Off Road Racing is here and leading the movement of young female athletes is Hailie “Dirt Princess” Deegan. Inspired by her Dad Brian Deegan’s success in Off Road Trucks, Hailie Deegan is determined to become a force to be reckoned with as she begins her first full season in the Junior 2 class of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series.
The inaugural Lucas Oil Off Road Race kicked off at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, AZ and Hailie came in full force with sponsor support. Despite having an unsatisfactory weekend due to motor complications with her new Junior 2 truck, she didn’t let it phase her and said it was one of her favorite tracks and she’s looking forward to coming back and redeeming herself. We wanted to find out more about the young athlete and fortunately we had the opportunity to discuss her move to Off Road and her plans for the future.
 
What made you decide to get into racing trucks?
My dad started racing Pro-Lite Unlimited Trucks and being at the track watching kids my age racing looked like a lot of fun.
 
Who do you look up to in racing?
I look up to my Dad the most in racing because he succeeds at everything he puts his mind to.  I also look up to Danica Patrick as a female racer because one day I would like to race Nascar as well.
 

How did you get your first sponsor to sponsor you?
I hand wrote my own sponsorship letter and passed them out at the races and also my dad mailed out a few to his contacts.
 
What do you do to prepare for a race?
I practice on my track at home.
 
What do you like most about racing?
Going FAST!!!
 

What’s the first thing you do when the race is over?
I talk with my Dad and mechanic about the race and then the race gear comes off, play clothes go on and I head out to the pits with my best friend Isabella Naughton to ride bikes.
 
What are your goals in Off Road this year?
I would like to place top 5 in the series and stay top 3 in the Lucas Oil Regional Series.

 
Keep your eyes on Hailie Deegan, she’s a determined young lady with a bright racing future ahead of her. In her first ever Off Road Race in Perris, CA Hailie finished an impressive 1st place in her class. Catching attention of the media, Hailie is already making headlines and has been interviewed by numerous nationally syndicated news stations, most recently Fox 10 News in Phoenix, AZ. Even though it’s evident she’s still a kid at heart, don’t let her demeanor fool you. Hailie “Dirt Princess” Deegan is a serious competitor with a winning mindset and has her sights set on inspiring the next generation of young athletes to come.
 
Sponsors:
4-Wheel Parts, Lucas Oil, Metal Mulisha, Etnies, Simpson
 
Become a fan of Hailie Deegan on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/dirtprincessdeegan
 
Upcoming Events:
Lucas Oil Short Course Regional
Date: April 2nd 2011
Location: Glen Helen Raceway
http://www.GlenHelen.com
 
Bandolero Race
Date: April 9th 2011
Location: Toyota Speedway Irwindale, CA
http://www.ToyotaSpeedwayatIrwindale.com

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