Conor Daly announced his contract with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2025 IndyCar season. The 33-year-old had been struggling to secure a full-time sponsorship deal with his partners during the off-season. When Daly announced his contract, he came out and reminisced about the chaotic offseason.
Daly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on his drive for the upcoming IndyCar season with JHR. He wrote:
“What a journey this offseason has been. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to finally return and compete full-time in the @IndyCar series! I love this @juncoshollinger team and together I think we can achieve a lot! I can’t wait to get back to work in 2025! @TeamChevy #indycar”
Conor Daly’s last full-time IndyCar season was with Ed Carpenter Racing in 2022. He drove part-time during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The 33-year-old driver secured the Dreyer and Reinbold Racing Indy 500 drive for 2024. Then, Daly was given the opportunity to replace Agustín Canapino at JHR midway through the 2024 IndyCar season.
The American’s best result during the 2024 race for JHR was the podium in the first race at the Milwaukee Mile. JHR previously announced the signing of Sting Ray Robb to the team for the 2025 IndyCar season as he will partner Daly. JHR owner Ricardo Juncos praised the 33-year-old. Juncos said (via IndyCar)
“When Conor rejoined us last year, I felt like we picked up smoothly right where we left off in 2010. I’m delighted to have him back in the car full-time for 2025. Now that both seats are filled, the team is ready to go. work. -focused on building momentum and delivering outstanding performances throughout the year, with the goal of having an exceptional season ahead for Juncos Hollinger Racing.”
Daly previously drove for Ricardo Juncos’ team in the Star Mazda championship during the 2010 season and was the championship winner that year.
“One of the most difficult off-seasons”: Conor Daly detailed the difficulties in obtaining sponsorship
Conor Daly has reportedly requested a $7.5 million sponsorship from his sponsor Polkadot, a blockchain technology community. However, his appeal was rejected. The American has now requested $3 million from his sponsors. The lack of sponsorship money put Daly in a bind. The JHR driver said (via IndyStar)
“One of the hardest offseasons I’ve ever been through and I’ve been through a lot. Last year, I pretty much knew the only thing I would have was the 500 (with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing). In this case, I literally feel like I’m in or dead. “I won’t have any kind of income and I have no idea what’s going on, and it’s just frustrating.”
Daly’s signing was the final piece of the puzzle for JHR’s 2025 season, as they had already announced the signing of Sting Ray Robb as the other driver and former F1 engineer David Brown as their technical director.
Edited by Eeshaan Tiwary.