Hailie Deegan is returning to the ARCA Menards Series West in 2026.
The 24-year-old will reunite with Bill McAnally Racing as she pilots the team’s No. 16 Chevrolet with sponsorship from NAPA Auto Parts and Monster Energy.
Deegan’s move will mark her first full-time ARCA West season since 2019.
“I couldn’t be more excited to reunite with Bill and the BMR team,” Deegan said. “I’ve been away from stock cars for a bit but am focused on coming back stronger and competing for wins and a championship. Having Columbia Bank and Monster Energy on board and working with NAPA Auto Care again is going to be a thrill, and our goal is to get them to victory lane multiple times this year.”
ARCA, Indy NXT, and NASCAR
Deegan’s return to the ARCA Menards Series West comes after spending 2025 in Indy NXT, launching her open-wheel career for HMD Motorsports. In 14 starts Deegan recorded a best finish of 11th, and placed 14th in the season standings.
On the ARCA side, Deegan has a history of strong performance. In 2018 she debuted in the West Series at just 16 years old. She won once and finished fifth in the standings. The next year she improved to two wins and a third-place points finish.
After multiple years in the different levels of ARCA competition, Deegan drove in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2021. In three seasons there she logged five top-tens and a best points showing of 17th. Additionally, she also ran half the 2024 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule before splitting with AM Racing after 17 starts.
“Having Hailie back on our team is incredibly special,” McAnally said. “We enjoyed working together several years ago and won some races. I see the commitment she has for competing at this level and we want to be part of her success. She has the knowledge of winning out West, and we have a great chance to chase our 12th title with her and Mason Massey in the fold.”
