After making a huge mark on Freestyle Motocross, Brian Deegan wants to try his hand at stock car racing. The most decorated medalist in X-Games history announced today that he plans on making the transition to stock car racing and eventually wants to race in the Sprint Cup Series.
To move up to the Sprint Cup Series, Deegan announced that he will be joining the NTS Motorsports driver development program. Deegan will become part of a two-car program that NTS will field, along with current driver Brennan Newberry.
"When NASCAR chairman Brian France told the world that NASCAR 'is a contact sport...we're going to loosen it up,' I'm not sure Mr. France knew what he was getting into," Deegan said. "I took that as a personal invitation for guys like me. I love racing, I love going fast, I love pushing the limit and that's what I'm going to bring to NASCAR."
In coming to NASCAR, Deegan will bring an entirely new group of fans to the sport.
"Brian is a winner and is going to bring the same commitment and passion that took him to the top of Motocross and the X-Games," NTS Motorrsports Team Owner Bob Newberry said. "We are similarly committed to putting Brian in world class equipment, getting him the seat time to ensure his success, and moving him through our development process to Sprint Cup."
Deegan founded a group called the "Metal Mulisha" and despite numerous injuries and almost dying three separate times, went on to win 10 X-Games medals.
As a precursor to his move into NASCAR, Deegan founded the Rockstar Energy/Metal Mulisha/Lucas Oil short course off-road truck racing team where Deegan won the championship in 2009.
Photo courtesy of Wilson Herlong
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