Conor Daly has managed to find a seat to participate in the Indy500. It will be with Dale Coyne Racing, thanks to the agreement with Thom Burns Racing. It is a brand of great reputation who has already helped other drivers in the past economically for their participation in the legendary race.
Thom Burns Racing has provided Conor Daly with the important sponsorship of the United States Air Force. Precisely this sponsor will put the design of the car, with elements with a high level of American patriotism.
It will be the second time that Conor participates in the Indy500 with Dale Coyne Racing. He had two full-time years with the Coyne and Foyt teams, but he was left without a seat after Foyt opted for Tony Kanaan and Matheu Leist. The lack of budget prevented him from getting a second seat and now he has the opportunity to prove that he is a valid driver for the competition.
The results have not accompanied him. He has been eighteenth in the full-time two years with last season being the full-time driver who scored the fewest points. His best position has been a second place in Detroit. His adventure in Europe did not pay off either, where he competed in GP3 and GP2 without major transcendence.
Coyne says he is “very happy” to have Daly back to the team: “Conor has done a great job for us in the past and we hope to continue this year at IMS. We also look forward to working with Thom Burns Racing and we are very happy and honored be partners and represent the Air Force of the United States.”
Conor Daly thanked his new team: “I can not thank Dale Coyne enough for having me back on the team and Thom Burns enough to bring this program together with the Air Force to give us an opportunity to fight in the race number 102 of the Indianapolis 500. Along with an incredible team of people at Dale Coyne Racing with whom I had the pleasure of working previously, I think we will have a great opportunity to shine”, said Conor.
Conor, who will race with the car number 17, will be part of the four cars that Coyne will put on track. Sebastien Bourdais, Pietro Fittipaldi and probably, in absence of confirmation, Pippa Mann will be the remaining pilots.