“I’m very grateful” – Conor Daly reflects on the chaotic off-season following his contract extension with JHR Racing

Conor Daly announced his contract with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2025 IndyCar season. The 33-year-old had difficulty getting a full-time sponsorship deal with his partners during the offseason. When Daly announced his contract, he came out and looked back on the chaotic offseason.

Daly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts with JHR about his ride for the upcoming IndyCar season. 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 believe we can achieve so much together! I can’t wait to get back to work in 2025! @TeamChevy #indycar”

Conor Daly’s last full-time job IndyCar The 2022 season took place at Ed Carpenter Racing. He drove part-time in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The 33-year-old secured the Dreyer and Reinbold Racing Indy 500 entry 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 in the first Milwaukee Mile race. JHR previously announced the signing of Sting Ray Robb to the team for the 2025 IndyCar season as he will work alongside Daly. JHR owner Ricardo Juncos praised the 33-year-old. Juncos said: (via IndyCar)

“When Conor rejoined us last year, it felt like we had seamlessly picked up where we left off in 2010. I’m really looking forward to having him back in the car full-time from 2025. With both spots now filled, the team is super-focused on building momentum and delivering outstanding performances throughout the year with the goal of an exceptional season for Juncos Hollinger Racing.”

Daly previously drove for Ricardo Juncos’ team in the Star Mazda Championship in the 2010 season and became the championship winner that year.

“One of the most difficult off-seasons” – Conor Daly detailed the difficulties of securing sponsorship

Conor Daly reportedly asked his sponsor Polkadot, a blockchain technology community, for a $7.5 million sponsorship. However, his appeal was rejected. The American has now demanded $3 million from his sponsors. The lack of sponsorship money Get Daly in trouble. The JHR driver said: (via IndyStar)

“One of the most difficult offseasons I’ve ever been through and I’ve been through a lot. Last year I pretty much knew I would only have the 500 (with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing). In this case I literally feel like I’m either dead or dead. I’m not going to have any 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 the 2025 JHR season, as they had already announced the signing of Sting Ray Robb as another driver and former F1 engineer David Brown as technical manager.