Hailie Deegan targets a 2027 NASCAR Truck Series return, but says funding is the decisive hurdle. She outlined the ambition during a press conference at Phoenix, with timelines still fluid.

She calls a Truck comeback a dream scenario, yet confirms no agreements for 2027. Discussions with prospective partners continue as she builds a package to support a full-season campaign.

Deegan races full-time in the ARCA Menards West Series with Bill McAnally Racing. She sits inside the top five, boosted by a Madera Speedway win, her fourth ARCA West victory.

The budget required for a competitive Truck Series program is substantial. Securing multi-partner backing and manufacturer-aligned support often determines driver placement more than pure performance.

Deegan raced Trucks full-time from 2021 to 2023, then ran a partial 2024 O’Reilly campaign before sampling Indy NXT. That breadth shows adaptability, but Truck mileage remains her key currency.

Competition for 2027 seats will be fierce, intensified by emerging winners like Kaden Honeycutt. Team decisions will hinge on budget certainty and recent form.

Deegan’s profile benefits from consistent ARCA results and racecraft in late-race scenarios, including a memorable last-lap charge earlier this season.

She stresses ongoing talks without guarantees. “I wish I could give you a for sure answer,” she says, noting months remain to assemble backing before 2027 plans crystallize.

The competitive bar in the Truck Series remains high, making sponsorship a performance enabler as much as a necessity. Deegan’s immediate task is executing in ARCA while building resources.

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