'I'm very grateful' – Conor Daly looks back on chaotic post-off-season contract renewal with JHR Racing

Conor Daly announced his contract with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2025 IndyCar season. The 33-year-old had been struggling to secure a full-time sponsorship deal with his partners during the off-season. When Daly announced his contract, he went out and looked back 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 so grateful for the opportunity to finally come back and compete full-time in the @IndyCar series! I love this @juncoshollinger team and together I think we can accomplish a lot! Can't wait to back to work in 2025! @TeamChevy #indycar”

Conor Daly's last full time IndyCar The 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 unit for 2024. Daly then had the opportunity to replace Agustin Canapino at JHR midway through the 2024 IndyCar season.

The American's best result during 2024 driving for JHR was a podium finish in the first race at the Milwaukee Mile. JHR previously 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 spoke highly of the 33-year-old. Juncos said, (via IndyCar)

“When Conor joined us last year, it felt like we picked up perfectly where we left off in 2010. I'm delighted to have him back in the car full-time for 2025. With both seats now filled, the 'equipment is laser. -He focused on building momentum and delivering outstanding performances throughout the year, with the goal of an outstanding season for Juncos Hollinger Racing.”

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

'One of the toughest seasons' – Conor Daly detailed struggles to secure sponsorship

Conor Daly 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 his sponsors for $3 million. Lack of sponsorship money put Daly in a solution. The JHR driver said, (via IndyStar)

“One of the most difficult seasons I've ever had, and I've had many. Last year, I pretty much knew that all I would have would be the 500 (with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing). This one, I literally feel like I'm dead or so dead. I'm going to have no income and I have no idea what's going on, and it's 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 former F1 driver and engineer. David Brown as its technical director.