Conor Daly announced his contract with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2025 IndyCar season. The 33-year-old had struggled to secure a full-time sponsorship deal with his partners during the offseason. As 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 motivation for the upcoming IndyCar season with JHR. He wrote:
“What an adventure this offseason has been. I’m very grateful for the chance to finally come back and compete full-time in the @IndyCar Series! I love this team @juncoshollinger and together I believe we can accomplish so much! I can’t wait to return to work in 2025! @TeamChevy #indycar”
Conor Daly’s last full time IndyCar The season was run with Ed Carpenter Racing in 2022. He drove part-time during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The 33-year-old took over the wheel of Dreyer and Reinbold Racing Indy 500 for 2024. Daly then had the opportunity to replace Agustin Canapino at JHR midway through the 2024 IndyCar season.
The American’s best result in the 2024 race for JHR was the podium in the first race at the Milwaukee Mile. JHR earlier announced the signing of Sting Ray Robb with the team for the 2025 IndyCar season, as he will partner with Daly. JHR owner Ricardo Juncos praised the 33-year-old. Juncos said, (via IndyCar)
“When Conor joined us last year, it felt like we had picked up where we left off in 2010. I’m delighted to have him back in the car full-time for 2025. With both seats now busy, the team is laser focused “We have been focused on building momentum and delivering exceptional performances throughout the year, aiming for a breakout 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 off-seasons’ – Conor Daly detailed difficulties in securing sponsorship
Conor Daly reportedly requested a $7.5 million sponsorship from his sponsor Polkadot, a blockchain technology community. However, his appeal was rejected. The American has now asked his sponsors for $3 million. Lack of sponsor money Put Daly in a difficult situation. The JHR driver said: (via IndyStar)
“One of the toughest offseasons I’ve ever been through, and I’ve been through a lot. Last year I pretty much knew all I was going to get was the 500 (with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing). This one I literally feel like I’m either in or so dead. I won’t have any form 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 another driver and former F1 engineer. David Brown as technical director.
Edited by Eeshaan Tiwary
