Noblesville’s Conor Daly announced on Tuesday that he has found a ride for this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Daly will ride in a joint entry with Dale Coyne Racing and Thom Burns racing in a car that is sponsored by the United States Air Force. According to a release from DCR, Daly will drive the No. 17 car, which features a Honda engine and a Dallara chassis.
“As an American, this is a great honor and I couldn’t be more proud to drive this beauty,” said Daly on Twitter.
This will mark the fifth time that Daly will go for a spot in the 500. His rookie year was in 2013, where he finished 22nd. After not running in 2014, Daly has participated in every race since 2015.
Noblesville’s Conor Daly has a ride for this year’s Indianapolis 500. Daly will ride in a joint entry with Dale Coyne Racing and Thom Burns Racing, with his No. 17 car sponsored by the United States Air Force. (Chris Jones)