Cole Custer Returns to NASCAR Cup Series, What’s Next for Hailie Deegan?

Cole Custer is set to return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2025, driving the No. 41 Ford for Haas Factory Team. This move raises questions about the future of the Xfinity program and Hailie Deegan’s potential role in it.

Could Deegan take over the No. 00 car in 2025? The announcement of Custer’s return leaves the door open for changes in the Xfinity lineup. With Haas downsizing to a one-car Cup series team and maintaining a two-car Xfinity series program, speculation is rife.

Joe Custer’s confidence in Deegan suggests she might be in line for a promotion. Deegan’s talent and popularity make her a valuable asset, potentially boosting the Xfinity series viewership, especially with the CW Network’s younger audience.

While nothing is confirmed, the possibility of Deegan driving for Haas Factory Team in the Xfinity series seems promising. This move could provide her with the support and equipment needed to succeed.