Hailie Deegan Dodges Drones in New ‘Between 2 Rides’

Between 2 Rides Season II takes a gnarly turn into the dirt in the thrilling third episode. That’s when Hailie Deegan, an American pro stock car racer, drops into a pair of Can-Am Maverick side-by-sides to fight off a swarm of kamikaze dive-bombing drones.

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Modded Can-Am Maverick X3

Hailie Deegan

Deegan, a NASCAR Truck Series driver, is no stranger to dirt. She started competing in short-course off-road racing on her eighth birthday and never looked back. In 2021, she rose to the highest level of side-by-side racing in Nitro Rallycross, going wheel-to-wheel against the likes of Travis Pastrana and Tanner Foust.

Mods Galore

While the Maverick X3 is a mighty beast straight from the factory, this episode of B2R proves (once again) that a modified race car has a massive advantage over showroom stock. With high-flying side-by-sides, beefing up the suspension is crucial to maintaining control on epic big-air jumps and nailing the landing.

The B2R-modded Maverick is packed with a slew of parts. eBay Motors Guaranteed Fit ensures all those mighty aftermarket pieces bolt up without hassle. The ARD suspension upgrades include:

• Chrome shock tower kit increases durability and improves handling
• Radius rods improve ground clearance and strengthen the suspension
• Upper and lower front a-arms increase clearance and improve the ride quality
• Trailing arms add strength and reduce weight
• Sway bar end links remove slack and reduce the turning radius

There’s no denying the attraction and traction of a sweet set of high-performance shoes. Beadlock Method wheels wrapped with General Grabber tires deliver added strength, ride height, and grip.

Finally, an ARD roll cage increases chassis rigidity, enhanced protection, and peace of mind for Deegan and series host Emelia Hartford.

The Competition

Deegan returns to her hometown off-road track in Lake Elsinore, Calif., where she encounters world-champion drone racer Jet FTP and his swarm. The scenario is straight out of a video game world, and the footage is action-packed.

The rules are simple. Each stock and modded Maverick X3 has five lives and three laps around the track to outmaneuver Jet FPV’s squadron of expertly piloted dive-bombers. Every drone that scores a direct hit to the vehicle uses up a life. The Maverick that survives with the most lives wins.

We won’t spill all the beans, but suffice it to say, the whoop-de-whoops present a challenge for Deegan. Jet FPV hammers away at the stock Maverick with his squad of four-rotor skeet chasers. This episode is a must-see.

Stay Tuned for Episode Four

Every installment of Between 2 Rides pushes the boundaries, but the second season’s fourth episode with CBoysTV literally crushes them. You’ve never seen a stock vs. modded competition quite like this. Get all the details about Between 2 Rides Season II.