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Hailie Deegan is without a doubt, one of the biggest names in modern-day NASCAR, and certainly the biggest when it comes to social media following. The Truck Series driver has a fan base in millions across all the major social media platforms.

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Recently, she opened up about which of the platforms she likes, and the one she completely despises.

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“I love social media and I’ve loved it from a young age. I felt like it was fun showing my personality and like, showing people who I was and my journey. But I hate Twitter. I barely even go on it, just because I hate the negativity part of it. I like people who are positive and funny on social media. That’s why I hate Twitter,” she said in an episode of the Door Bumper Clear podcast.

“I’ve pretty much focused on Instagram my whole life, just posting quality stuff, every single day, never missing it, always showing people my story of what’s going on,” she continued.

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“And then TikTok, the reason I have so many followers over there is when COVID hit, and we weren’t racing anymore, I had nothing else to do.”

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Hailie Deegan reveals what turns her off about Twitter

Further, Hailie Deegan went on to explain the specific reason why she doesn’t like Twitter as much as her other social media platforms. “The reason why Twitter is so bad and so negative is because it gives people who haven’t earned a voice, a voice,” she said.

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“It’s the problem with Twitter. Usually, you have to earn that respect with people, for your opinion to be valued. And I feel like Twitter is the only place where you can say whatever you want, with only two followers and it could pop off.”

So with all that in mind, which of the Hailie Deegan’s social media accounts do you enjoy the most? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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