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He Was 30 Laps Away From Winning the Indy 500 | Conor Daly, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
On today's show I welcomed IndyCar driver Conor Daly to the studio to discuss the month of May, preparing for the Indy 500, his most recent Indy 500 finish, his current racing situation, and the business realities of IndyCar. Daly explains that despite having one of his best seasons that included beating his teammate and setting team points and finish records, he did not secure a full-time ride due to finances and late offseason changes. He also notes IndyCar's ratings growth driven largely by FOX's marketing and improved scheduling. Daly, who will start 8th in the 110th Running of the Indy 500, breaks down Indy 500 preparation, sponsor appearances and partnerships with ARCO/AMPM and Kingspan, plus how pit stops, strategy, clean air, and small mistakes decide the race, referencing last year's wheel-weight issue that derailed his run after leading for 13 laps. Daly also discusses the charter system expanding to 27 full-time cars next year, a new car coming in 2028, his Pardon My Take appearance, and why Indiana is home, sharing his favorite Indy 500 traditions and local restaurant recommendations. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Challenges of Being a Part-Time Driver - The Ratings Growth of IndyCar, Charter System Expansion, and a New Car Coming in 2028 - Indy 500 Preparation and Strategy Thank you to our partners: Fire and Ice Café Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Lead Driver Mindset 01:19 Guest Introduction: Conor Daly, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing 02:12 Burger Bet Banter 02:53 Life Without Full Time Seat 05:30 IndyCar Growth and FOX 09:15 Heroes and Villains 13:04 Why Palou Keeps Winning 15:01 Team Execution and Pit Crews 16:32 GP vs 500 Cars Explained 18:43 Month of May Schedule 20:50 Sponsors Kingspan and ARCO 22:09 Path Back to Full Time 22:55 IndyCar Charter System 28:26 500 Entries and Costs 33:55 Pageantry Helicopters Flyovers 36:20 New Car Era Coming 37:12 Next Gen IndyCar Chassis 37:58 Pit Stop Vibration Heartbreak 40:06 Clean Air Leading Feel 41:05 No Blame Just Execution 41:59 Last Pit Stop Strategy 44:06 May Testing And Qualifying 45:38 Underdogs And Winning Odds 49:44 What It Takes To Win 50:44 Pardon My Take Storytime 58:51 Indiana Traditions And Gems Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
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