Bill McAnally Racing has confirmed that Hailie Deegan will return to the organization for the full 2026 ARCA Menards Series West season. Deegan will drive the No. 16 Chevrolet SS in all 13 races as she pursues her first series championship. The No. 16 car, which sat out the 2025 season, will re-enter competition as Deegan aims to secure the eighth title associated with that number under the BMR banner.
Her comeback marks a reunion with longtime partner NAPA Auto Care, extending BMR’s 36-year relationship with the brand. Columbia Bank will also join the program for four races, while Monster Energy will serve as an additional sponsor. The 2026 campaign represents Deegan’s second stint with BMR, following her 2018–2019 seasons in the series, during which she earned three wins, 13 top-five finishes, and 23 top-10 results across 28 starts.
Deegan expressed enthusiasm about rejoining Bill McAnally and the team, emphasizing her focus on returning to stock car racing with the goal of winning races and contending for a championship. McAnally echoed that sentiment, highlighting Deegan’s prior success in the series and her commitment to competing at a high level as BMR targets its 12th ARCA West title. Deegan’s championship quest will begin on February 28 at Kern Raceway, with the race streamed live on FloRacing.
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