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Daly Leads Veteran-Heavy Indy Open Test Day 1
sports27 days ago

Daly Leads Veteran-Heavy Indy Open Test Day 1

Conor Daly topped Day 1 of the Indy 500 Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 225.394 mph lap in the No. 23 Chevrolet, edging a top five that also includes 12-time starter Castroneves, Takuma Sato, Scott Dixon and Alexander Rossi. Most fast laps came with aero tow during “Happy Hour,” while Jack Harvey posted the fastest non-tow lap. Four rookies and four veterans completed orientation/refresher tests. Thirty-two of 33 cars logged 2,262 laps (about 5,655 miles). Legge did not run; the two-day test continues Wednesday with free admission for spectators.

via INDYCAR.com|
#conor-daly#helio-castroneves#indianapolis-500
"NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2024: Everything You Need to Know"
sports2 years ago

"NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 2024: Everything You Need to Know"

Conor Daly, NTT IndyCar Series driver, will represent the league in the NBA All-Star Celebrity game in his hometown of Indianapolis. A lifelong basketball fan, Daly is excited to participate in the game and is part of a team led by Shannon Sharpe. Despite being shorter in stature, Daly is looking forward to showcasing his basketball skills and is eager to enjoy the experience.

via RACER|
#basketball#conor-daly#indianapolis
Conor Daly Steps in for Injured Pagenaud at Iowa Speedway
motorsports2 years ago

Conor Daly Steps in for Injured Pagenaud at Iowa Speedway

Simon Pagenaud will be sidelined for this weekend's doubleheader at Iowa Speedway due to lingering effects from his crash at Mid-Ohio, with Conor Daly stepping in to drive for Meyer Shank Racing. Daly, who previously substituted for Pagenaud at Mid-Ohio, will pilot the No. 60 Honda with a special livery promoting country singer Carrie Underwood. Pagenaud's car was driven by Tom Blomqvist in Toronto, but he was involved in a first-lap crash caused by another driver.

via RACER|
#conor-daly#indycar#iowa-speedway
motorsports2 years ago

Rahal Dominates Mid-Ohio Warm-up, NBC Broadcast Absent

Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan topped the speed charts in a damp warm-up session at Mid-Ohio for the Honda Indy 200, while Conor Daly made his debut as Simon Pagenaud's substitute at Meyer Shank Racing. Will Power had a mishap on a damp patch, requiring a red flag. David Malukas set the fastest time initially, but Rahal claimed the top spot with a late lap. Daly performed well in his first outing, finishing 12th fastest.

via RACER|
#conor-daly#graham-rahal#indycar
motorsports2 years ago

Conor Daly Steps in for Injured Pagenaud at Mid-Ohio

Conor Daly will substitute for Simon Pagenaud in Meyer Shank Racing's No. 60 AutoNation/SiriusXM Honda at the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio after Pagenaud was ruled out due to an accident during practice. Pagenaud's car experienced a brake failure, causing him to spin and go airborne before rolling and hitting a tire wall. Although Pagenaud was evaluated and released by the medical team, he did not receive clearance to race. Daly, who was released by Ed Carpenter Racing, will start 27th in the race and expressed his concern for Pagenaud's well-being while aiming to do his best for the team.

via RACER|
#conor-daly#honda-indy-200#meyer-shank-racing
Conor Daly Steps in for Injured Simon Pagenaud at Mid-Ohio IndyCar Race
motorsports2 years ago

Conor Daly Steps in for Injured Simon Pagenaud at Mid-Ohio IndyCar Race

Conor Daly will replace Simon Pagenaud in the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio after Pagenaud was not cleared to race following a practice crash. Daly, who lost his ride midseason with Ed Carpenter Racing, will be racing for Meyer Shank Racing. Pagenaud's crash occurred due to brake failure, causing his car to go airborne and spin multiple times before coming to a stop upside down. Pagenaud walked away from the crash and will be reevaluated before the next race.

via IndyStar|
#conor-daly#indycar#meyer-shank-racing
Driver shakeup at Ed Carpenter Racing: Hunter-Reay takes over No. 20, Daly departs.
sports3 years ago

Driver shakeup at Ed Carpenter Racing: Hunter-Reay takes over No. 20, Daly departs.

Ryan Hunter-Reay has joined Ed Carpenter Racing's IndyCar team to help identify weaknesses and build for the future. Hunter-Reay will partner with Rinus VeeKay and Carpenter in a third entry on the ovals. The move comes after the team and former driver Conor Daly split following a disappointing run during the seven opening races of the season. Hunter-Reay's role is focused on assisting ECR's roster of engineering talent with less of an aim being placed on achieving specific on-track results over the remainder of the calendar.

via RACER|
#conor-daly#ed-carpenter-racing#indycar
Ryan Hunter-Reay replaces Conor Daly at Ed Carpenter Racing in IndyCar.
sports3 years ago

Ryan Hunter-Reay replaces Conor Daly at Ed Carpenter Racing in IndyCar.

Ryan Hunter-Reay will replace Conor Daly in the No. 20 Bitnile.com Chevrolet for Ed Carpenter Racing starting at the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America presented by AMR on June 18. Hunter-Reay, a former INDYCAR SERIES champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, brings a vast amount of successful experience to ECR. He last competed full time in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2021 and will race alongside Rinus VeeKay, driver of the No. 21 Bitnile.com Chevrolet.

via INDYCAR|
#conor-daly#ed-carpenter-racing#ntt-indycar-series
Conor Daly and Ed Carpenter Racing split ways in IndyCar.
sports3 years ago

Conor Daly and Ed Carpenter Racing split ways in IndyCar.

Ed Carpenter Racing and driver Conor Daly have "mutually agreed to end their relationship, effective immediately,” according to a news release from the IndyCar team, ending Daly's three-plus year tenure. The No. 20 Chevy entry will continue to run full-time the remainder of the 2023 IndyCar season by a driver (or drivers) to be named at a later date. Daly is 20th in points following his 15th-place finish in the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, just his third top-15 finish of the year.

via IndyStar|
#bitnilecom#conor-daly#ed-carpenter-racing
Conor Daly out at Ed Carpenter Racing in sudden split.
motorsports3 years ago

Conor Daly out at Ed Carpenter Racing in sudden split.

Ed Carpenter Racing has announced that Conor Daly will no longer be driving for the team in the 2021 IndyCar season. Daly has struggled for speed this year, with his best result being 8th at the Indianapolis 500. Daly first joined forces with Carpenter’s team in 2020 before getting a full-time opportunity in ’21 and finished sixth in last year’s Indy 500 with the team. The team has not yet announced who will replace Daly for the upcoming event at Road America.

via Motorsport.com|
#conor-daly#ed-carpenter-racing#indianapolis-500
Conor Daly and Ed Carpenter Racing split for IndyCar season.
sports3 years ago

Conor Daly and Ed Carpenter Racing split for IndyCar season.

Ed Carpenter Racing and driver Conor Daly have mutually agreed to end their relationship, with the team set to field another driver in the No. 20 Bitnile.com Chevrolet starting at the Sonsio Grand Prix at Road America presented by AMR on June 18. Daly competed in all 17 races for the team in 2022 and the first seven races this season, but the team has not been performing at the level they are capable of this year. No replacement driver for the team’s No. 20 car has been named yet.

via INDYCAR|
#conor-daly#driver#ed-carpenter-racing
"Palou's Record Run Secures Indy 500 Pole Position for Ganassi"
motorsports3 years ago

"Palou's Record Run Secures Indy 500 Pole Position for Ganassi"

Conor Daly and Jack Harvey share their thoughts on the Pole Day for the Indy 500, which saw Chip Ganassi Racing's Alex Palou clinch pole position. The day was full of new records and milestones, and Graham Rahal took the high road after qualifying heartbreak. Meanwhile, Kyle Larson dominated the NASCAR All-Star Race, and Clay Millican, Tim Wilkerson, Alex Glenn, and Steve Herrera won the NHRA Route 66 Nationals.

via RACER|
#conor-daly#indy-500#jack-harvey
Indy 500 Open Test: Newgarden, Aero Changes, and Ericsson Lead the Way.
sports3 years ago

Indy 500 Open Test: Newgarden, Aero Changes, and Ericsson Lead the Way.

Josef Newgarden was the fastest driver on the first day of the Indy 500 Open Test, with a top lap of 227.686 mph in the No. 2 Shell Team Penske Chevrolet. Conor Daly was second, followed by Scott Dixon and Kyle Kirkwood. The focus of most teams was trying the various combinations of new aerodynamic parts INDYCAR has allowed to be used this year in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” with the aim of creating even closer racing and more technical options for teams.

via INDYCAR|
#conor-daly#indy-500#josef-newgarden