Brief overview of Conor Daly’s career in motorsport

Conor Daly is an American racing driver well-known in IndyCar and other motorsport series around the world. He has driven in many open wheel categories, including IndyCar, GP3, GP2, and NASCAR. He last competed in the NTT IndyCar Series, driving the No. 76 Chevrolet for Juncos Hollinger Racing. He has also entered races in the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series on a part-time basis. Daly won the Star Mazda Championship with Juncos Racing in 2010, and later claimed the MRF Challenge Formula 2000 title in 2012–13 season. Over his IndyCar career, he has recorded two podium finishes and one pole position.

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Conor Daly’s age, family and early life

Conor Daly was born on 15 December 1991 in Noblesville, Indiana. He is the son of Derek Daly, a former Formula 1, CART and IMSA driver. His stepfather, Doug Boles, served as president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Daly grew up around racing and began karting at the age 10. Despite being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 14, Daly continued pursuing a career in motorsport.

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How did Conor Daly get to IndyCar?

After racing in Star Mazda and winning the championship with Juncos Racing in 2010, Conor Daly made his way to Indy Lights, which later led to his IndyCar debut at the 2013 Indianapolis 500 with A. J. Foyt Enterprises. From there, he drove part-time for several teams before securing a full-time seat with Dale Coyne Racing in 2016.

Over the years, Daly has raced for multiple IndyCar teams, including Dale Coyne Racing, A. J. Foyt Enterprises, Andretti Autosport, Carlin, Ed Carpenter Racing, and Meyer Shank Racing, before joining Juncos Hollinger Racing full-time for the 2025 season.

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Notable moments and races in Conor Daly’s career

One of Daly’s most memorable career moments came in 2016, when he finished second at the Detroit Grand Prix, earning his first IndyCar podium. In 2020, he claimed his first pole position at Iowa Speedway with Carlin. 

At the Indianapolis 500, Daly recorded his best result with a sixth-place finish in 2022. While driving for Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2024, he scored a podium finish at the Milwaukee Mile, giving the team its first top-three result in the IndyCar Series.

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Outside open-wheel racing, Daly has also competed in NASCAR’s Daytona 500, making him one of the select drivers to race in both the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500 during his career.

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Conor Daly height: How tall is Conor Daly?

Conor Daly is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall.

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What is Conor Daly’s net worth?

Estimates of Conor Daly’s net worth are not publicly confirmed and vary widely. He earns mainly from his career as a professional IndyCar driver, along with sponsorships, endorsements, and media appearances.

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Conor Daly’s relationship status: Who is Conor Daly’s girlfriend?

Conor Daly has previously been in a relationship with Amy Marie Gaertner. She is a dancer, social media personality, and actress with a large following on YouTube and Instagram. They were frequently seen together at races and on social media, but Daly keeps his current relationship status private.

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