Deegan Delivers Sixth-Place Run in AMSW Return at Kern

Venue: Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway

FINISH: 6th

Start: 6th

AMSW Point Standings Position: 6th

Hailie Deegan posted a hard-earned sixth-place finish Saturday night in the ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) Oil Workers 150 at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Piloting the No. 16 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet for Bill McAnally Racing (BMR), Deegan worked through early handling challenges to finish just outside the top five in a demanding short-track event.

Deegan’s night began with a loose race car that made the opening laps difficult and caused her to lose a couple of positions early. Staying patient, she focused on maintaining track position and providing feedback as the race settled into longer green-flag runs.

At the halfway break, the BMR crew made minor adjustments to improve balance, and Deegan immediately felt more comfortable in the No. 16. With improved confidence, she raced aggressively in the second half, battling through traffic and holding her ground during multiple restarts to remain in contention near the front.

Deegan ultimately brought the Chevrolet home in sixth, capping a solid points night for the team. The race also marked her first return to a stock car since June of 2024, making Kern a valuable opportunity to get back behind the wheel and regain comfort with the high-horsepower, high-weight machine. Combined with teammate Mason Massey’s victory, the result highlighted the speed across the Bill McAnally Racing stable at Kern Raceway, with both cars showing race-winning pace. The momentum sets the stage for the next stop on the schedule as Deegan and the team turn their attention toward Phoenix.

Hailie Deegan Quote:

“I had a lot of fun getting back to racing in my NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet for Bill McAnally Racing! We had good speed throughout the weekend and if I just clean up a few things on my side, I think we will be competing for wins really soon.”