Hailie Deegan Hits Daytona Beach, NASCAR Underwear Rule, Wild Bahamas Wedding & It's Photoshoot Time (2024)

We've reached the two (minute) week NASCAR warning, folks. Two weeks? TWO WEEKS.

Everybody plan accordingly.

Get those Christmas lights down (yep, mine are still up, too), mow the lawn, tend to the garden, fix the leak under the sink and take your partner out on the town (we don't judge here), because the 2023 NASCAR season unofficially goes green in two damn weeks.

I say unofficially, of course, because the real season starts Feb. 19 with the Daytona 500. Duh. But, that being said, we will have cars on the track, and drivers in seats at the LA Coliseum in less than 14 days.

And those drivers' butts better be covered with underwear! Huh?

Yep, that's right. We got a lot to talk about today, starting with NASCAR's WILD rule change that mandates underoos under firesuits. Didn't know that was up for debate, but I'm honestly a little sad it's been settled.

Elsewhere, Hailie Deegan got an early start on the fellas down in Daytona, FOX (great company!) preseason photoshoots are starting to roll in, ANOTHER banger of a NASCAR wedding and who was everyone's favorite driver growing up?

Four tires and enough fuel to get me from here to LA, Monday Morning Pit-Stop - the 'We're Almost There, Just Hold On A Little Longer!' edition - is going green!

NASCAR institutes mandatory underwear rule

I mean, we had to start here, right?

What a rule. What a shock to the system when I found out this was an issue. And how sad now that it's apparently resolved.

The fellas in the glass building took a page out of the No Fun League's (NFL) playbook last week and issued a major rule change: all drivers must now wear fire resistant underwear and socks.

Apparently, wearing underwear at all was "recommended" before this landmark rule change. Now, its required.

Yep. Gone are the days of Calvin Klein's and Hanes - if anything - downstairs. Starting this season, NASCAR is requiring drivers to wear SFI or FIA-rated fire-resistant head socks or helmet skirts, underwear, and socks.

Don't know if you can get those in the little $4.99 eight-packs at Walmart, but you never know. I've certainly seen weirder things at that place.

Hailie Deegan hits Daytona Beach for Rolex week

Don't know that I can find a better transition for Walmart than Daytona Beach. There's one on every corner down here. Trust me.

Anyway, our girl Hailie Deegan has been NASCAR's 'Next Big Thing' for years now, and she took another step this past offseason when she announced she'd be taking her Truck Series talents to ThorSport Racing in 2023.

The Ford driver made the move in part because her former team was moving to Toyota (yuck), and Hailie is a great American and wanted to stay with the Blue Oval. Don't know if that last part is true, but I like to believe it is.

Deegan - the Truck Series' Most Popular Driver every single year - has yet to win a race, but it's not for lack of effort. The 21-year-old is already in Daytona ahead of next month's season-opener, this time taking part in Rolex 24 week ahead of next weekend's event.

Side note: if you haven't been to the Rolex 24, do yourself a favor and go for the weekend. The Saturday night of the race is the best atmosphere at the track all year, and that includes the 500. You're welcome.

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Hailie Deegan hits Daytona Beach for Rolex 24 week.

Todd Gilliland gives us a NASCAR Bahamas wedding

I'm a little sad this will most likely be our final wedding of the NASCAR offseason, but, if it is, we're going out with a bang.

Todd Gilliland flew the fellas down to the Bahamas and tied the knot with an absolute banger of a week. And I think we have a new NASCAR power couple on the IG streets, too, because new wife Marissa gave us a peak behind the curtains of the big week.

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Todd Gilliland and Marissa Gilliland tied the knot in the Bahamas.

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Of the NASCAR celebs in attendance, another power couple - Zane Smith and McCall Gaulding- looked to have one hell of time.

These two stole the show during the end-of-season banquet back in November, and they're certainly a force to be reckoned with in the sport.

Kyle and Samantha Busch are still atop, followed closely by Ryan Blaney and Hooters girlfriend Gianna Tulio. But we have some up-and-comers who are closing in FAST.

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Hailie Deegan wasn't the only one to hit the beach this past week. Zane Smith and McCall Gaulding checked in from the Bahamas.

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Hailie Deegan Hits Daytona Beach, NASCAR Underwear Rule, Wild Bahamas Wedding & It's Photoshoot Time (6)

NASCAR on FOX preseason photoshoots start to roll in

On our way out, Part 1!

Can't put a bow on this bad boy without searching out some of the best glamour shots from last week's preseason NASCAR on FOX media session.

Incredible way to finish that, right? Bet you didn't have 'Alex Bowman posing on a leather chair' on your 2023 NASCAR bingo card, but that's why this column outpaces the rest of the boring stuff you read.

Come for the Bahamas beach wedding, stay for the weird Bowman pictures. Can't say we're not grinding today.

PS: How about Kyle Busch wearing a checkered flag cape? Power move for Rowdy. He's gonna have a monster season.

Drivers give wild responses about their favorite drivers

On our way out, Part II!

I came across this clip over the weekend and had to break it down like the Zapruder film. The kind folks over at NBC asked the fellas who their favorite NASCAR driver was, and we had a WIDE range of answers.

Let's break it down.

Chase Elliott gives the obvious, 'My dad' answer, which is fine. When your dad is Awesome Bill from Dawsonville, it's a pretty easy question.

Bubba Wallace goes with Dale Earnhardt Jr., which is certainly relatable. I know Bubba ain't exactly a fan favorite around these parts, but you can't really be mad at that response.

Joey Logano says himself, which is pretty on brand for him. Ryan Blaney shows how young he is by saying Jimmie Johnson. BJ McCleod finally gives us the correct answer in Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Austin Cindric made me chuckle with the Chase Briscoe or Tim Richmond line, and Austin Dillon checks in with another vote for Dale Jr.

And how about Austin's mustache! What a damn look. Have an offseason, Austin!

OK, that's it for today. Two weeks.

Well, that's not technically true. Give us the facts, Larry Mac!

Hailie Deegan Hits Daytona Beach, NASCAR Underwear Rule, Wild Bahamas Wedding & It's Photoshoot Time (2024)

FAQs

How did Hailie Deegan finish at Daytona? ›

Deegan finished her full-time Xfinity debut in 37th place. Suárez, one of five drivers who competed in both legs of Monday's historic Daytona doubleheader, described it as a chain reaction. "They slowed down in front of me. I slowed down, and somebody came from behind and hit me," Suárez said.

What age did Hailie Deegan start racing? ›

Off-road racing

Deegan racing in Pro Lite at Crandon in 2018. Deegan began riding dirt bikes at age seven, and started competing in short course off-road racing after being gifted a Trophy Kart for her eighth birthday. In 2009, she won in her first race in the SXS Stadium Series' Trophy Kart class.

Where did Hailie Deegan finish in the Xfinity series? ›

Hailie Deegan Race Results
DATERACEPLACE
6/22NASCAR Xfinity Series at New Hampshire32
6/15NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa25
6/8NASCAR Xfinity Series at Sonoma32
5/11NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington36
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Does Hailie Deegan have Instagram? ›

Hailie Deegan (@hailiedeegan) • Instagram photos and videos.

What is Hailie Deegan's salary? ›

Currently, she drives the #13 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing. As per TheSportsHint, Deegan's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. Being one of the most prominent drivers in the sport right now, she's reported to be annually earning $450,000 purely from her racing earnings.

Who is the girl driver in Nascar 2024? ›

Hailie Deegan moves to Xfinity Series with AM Racing in 2024

AM Racing announced Thursday that Hailie Deegan will join the team for a full campaign in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024.

Who is the new girl in NASCAR? ›

The 22-year-old Ford driver in the Craftsman Truck Series, Hailie Deegan, will advance up to NASCAR's second tier to start the 2024 season.

Is Hailie Deegan in a relationship? ›

Now, the two-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Most Popular Driver (MPD) is engaged to be married, announcing on Friday via Instagram that she and long-time boyfriend Chase Cabre are tying the knot. The couple have been dating since Summer 2020.

Has a woman 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.

What car does Hailie Deegan drive? ›

Hailie Deegan will join AM Racing for the 2024 Xfinity Series season as the team expands to two full-time entries. Deegan, who signed a multi-year deal, will drive the No. 15 Ford Mustang during her rookie season. She will have Airbox and Viva Inc.

What is Hailie Deegan's BF name? ›

Hailie Deegan announces engagement to long-time boyfriend Chase Cabre. While she has one more NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race this season, Hailie Deegan will finish the season engaged. Long-time boyfriend Chase Cabre popped the big question and Deegan was more than happy to say “yes.”

How did Hailie Deegan become famous? ›

Hailie Deegan started racing at the age of eight and has been the only female driver in the Lucas Oil Off Road Pro series, as well as regional series to win championships in 2013, 2015 and 2016, along with being the only youth to ever win the Lucas Oil Off Road Pro series Driver of the Year award (2016).

Is Hailie Deegan racing at Daytona in 2024? ›

Hailie Deegan was excited to strap into her No. 15 car for AM Racing as the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season began at Daytona International Speedway. It was Deegan's first official race as a full-time Xfinity Series driver; however. she only completed 22 laps.

What place did Hailie Deegan finish at Talladega? ›

Riley Herbst says he doesn't understand criticism for passing fellow Ford driver Hailie Deegan on the final lap of last weekend's race at Talladega Superspeedway. Herbst went on to finish second to Chevrolet driver Jesse Love. Deegan fell back to 12th.

Where did Hailie Deegan finish in Phoenix? ›

Unfortunately, the damage was substantial enough to end her day early, with Deegan credited with a 33rd place finish.

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