Conor Daly announced his contract with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2025 IndyCar season. The 33-year-old struggled to secure a full-time sponsorship deal with his partners during the off-season. When Daly announced his contract, he came out and reflected on 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 ride this offseason has been. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to finally come back and compete full-time in the @IndyCar series! I love this @juncoshollinger team and together I believe we can accomplish so much! 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 secured the Dreyer and Reinbold Racing Indy 500 ride for 2024. Daly was then given the opportunity to replace Agustin Canapino at JHR midway through the 2024 IndyCar season.
The American’s best result while riding for JHR in 2024 was a podium finish at the first race at Milwaukee Mile. JHR previously announced the signing of Sting Ray Robb to the team for the 2025 IndyCar season, as he will team up with Daly. JHR owner Ricardo Juncos spoke highly of the 33-year-old. Juncos said (via IndyCar)
“When Conor rejoined us last year, it felt like we were seamlessly picking up where we left off in 2010. I’m very happy to have him back in the car full-time before 2025. Now that both seats are filled, the team is excited. -focused on building momentum and delivering standout performances throughout the year, aiming for an exceptional season for Juncos Hollinger Racing.”
Daly previously drove for Ricardo Juncos’ team in the Star Mazda Championship for the 2010 season and was the championship winner that year.
“One of the toughest offseasons” – Conor Daly described the difficulties of securing a sponsorship
Conor Daly has reportedly asked for a $7.5 million sponsorship from his sponsor Polkadot, a blockchain technology community. However, his appeal was rejected. The American has now asked for $3 million from his sponsors. The lack of sponsorship money got Daly into trouble. The JHR driver said (via IndyStar)
“One of the toughest offseasons I’ve ever experienced, and I’ve been through a lot. Last year I pretty much knew I would only have the 500 (with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing). With this one I literally feel like I’m in it, or so dead. I don’t have any kind of income and I have no idea what’s going on, and it’s just frustrating.”
The signing of Daly 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