Indiana‑born driver Conor Daly has earned a full‑time ride with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (D&R) for the 2027 IndyCar Series. The 34‑year‑old will pilot the No. 24 Honda, marking his return to the Indianapolis‑based squad that gave him his first Indy 500 start in 2024.
Local roots, national stage
Daly’s ties to Indiana run deep. After a stint with Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2025, he was without a seat when the team chose Sting Ray Robb and Rinus VeeKay for the season. He rejoined D&R for the 2026 Indianapolis 500, qualifying eighth and finishing 12th, a performance that helped secure the multi‑year contract.
Team’s confidence in a home‑grown talent
“Conor has raced for us at Indianapolis, so we know how he prepares, how he works with engineers, and how much he gets out of a car,” said D&R CEO Derek Reinbold. “He has shown for years that he can win the Indianapolis 500, and our job is to give him a car that lets him do it. An Indiana driver in an Indiana team’s car is exactly how we want to come back.”
D&R will partner with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in a technical alliance, aiming to field a competitive entry every weekend. Daly expressed his excitement, noting the hard work behind the scenes and thanking both Honda and his former partner Chevrolet for their support.
What’s next for the driver?
With a full‑season seat secured, Daly will focus on building consistency and contending for race wins throughout the 2027 schedule. The driver’s goal, as he put it, is to “finish the job” and prove that an Indiana‑based effort can compete at the highest level of American open‑wheel racing.
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