Joe Gibbs Racing Engineer Scandal | Hailie Deegan Moves to IndyCar

Kenny Wallace discusses a Joe Gibbs Racing engineer selling proprietary info to another team & Hailie Deegan moving to the IndyNxt series.

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[stealthbomber]

Call me any name you want, but "playoffs" and auto racing just do not mix. It makes about as much sense as a screen door on a submarine.

[funsmasher]

Is Indy NXT the same as the Indy Lights? I can't keep up with it anymore. Anyway, good for Ms Deegan...keep racin girl.

[GregBrownsWorldORacing]

Great story about Suitcase Jake, thanks Herm.

[deadmanrashaun]

I’m happy for Hailie to drive in NXT. I watched Jacques Villanueva wreck Danica 3 times in 3 different Xfinity races while she was leading when he drove for RCR.

[jimmykol]

NXT will get quite a ratings boost, its also very fan friendly so she will be very available to fans... her testing and ability to adjust to the Analytics during her F3 testing was eye opening for many teams. The opportunity for her to be successful will be a huge $$$$ for whoever has her under contract if things work out. She sure did not give up and that alone shows she wants to compete...

[CLB]

Be nice to see her be successful
She catches alot of controversy
Give her a year

[douglaswaite]

My engineering contract says, "you oughtn'a do that"

[DJDouglasWarden]

I'm rooting for Deegan in Indy NXT. I just hope she takes a couple seasons to develop before attempting to move up.
I also think she would be a great dirt racer in open wheel and full bodied cars.

[MykAlbizu]

Rooting for you Hallie, screw the haters

[kylitothemidcreator]

RCR is looking suspicious, remember how fast they were after the Olympic break? Especially Austin Dillon at Richmond?

[markagee]

Remember when someone broke into Chad Knaus’ car & stole his laptop? Jimmie Johnson started to suck & Joe Gibbs’ cars went to the front. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[jeffs]

I always like your shows Kenny! I'm glad you said some truth for the Deegan Bashers. 8:49 There were alot of others running into her. It wasnt all her. I like rooting for the underdog and it would have been nice to see her succeed more in nascar and hopefully this will be a good fit for her.

[unclebobsgarage]

Keep talking Herman! LOL I love your Show, and I agree with you 100 percent on all point.

[daniellaws]

I've said the same thing about Nascar racers and women. Janet Guthrie, Danica, and a couple of other females that tried Nascar got beat to death on the track. Hailey was no different. Instead of saying dang, that girl outran me, they just run her over. Sad, but true.

[jbs]

Ty Gibbs after a race made a statement about I wonder where RCR found all that speed referring to Austin Dillion win. RCR did find something that got Kyle Busch running better too all of a sudden.

[SteveKerr-obbi]

Re: Hailie Deegan
NASCAR itself is still living in the 20th Century with the “Good Ole Boy” attitude even though mankind is one quarter of the way through the 21st century and until their hierarchy comes full circle and adjusts accordingly, NASCAR’s obituary is on the walls (I give the series 5 years until they’re out of business).

[dme]

The engineer who sold the data should be made known to other teams. Hire at your own risk.

[GrandpaShark]

Well, similar thing happened in Indycar last month. An engineer from Andretti took information to Rahal Letterman Lanigan. The FBI raided Rahal's offices.

[jonathanherndon]

There were three issues that Hailie fixed by going to Indy Car. She will not be taken out by her jealous competition. She will get lots of practice as NXT actually has lengthy practice sessions. NXT has rules on blocking etc that are enforced in real time which will level the playing field. Already got the schedule on my calendar and my peacock subscription. I have always followed Deegan. It’s interesting how AM racing has proven that Hailie was not the issue with their ability to put a competitive car on the track. I predict that Hailie will be competitive

[lk]

With how much control NASCAR has with this new car how much influence can an engineer really make on the performance of the race car? I remember when Hamlin's car had some shenanigans with it's wrap on the front that was caught by NASCAR. It's getting almost impossible with technology to "CHEAT" anymore!😁😁