IndyCar driver Conor Daly, Ed Carpenter Racing 'mutually' part ways after Detroit Grand Prix
In the midst of the 2023 IndyCar season, Conor Daly and Ed Carpenter Racing have come to a mutual agreement to part ways. This comes just days after the Detroit Grand Prix and almost two weeks after the Indy 500. Ed Carpenter Racing fields three cars in the series. Daly has also competed in the NASCAR Cup Series in select races.
There is no doubt that Conor Daly wants to perform at a higher level. His now former team seemed to feel the same way, ultimately. After 3.5 years together, the driver and team are parting and will move on to something else.
“Although we’ve mutually decided that it’s in our best interests to take different paths, I’d like to thank Ed Carpenter Racing for the past 3 and a half seasons,” Daly said in a statement on Twitter. “I’m grateful to everyone who has supported me- past, present and into the future. I look forward to taking on the next opportunities that await, and I want to thank the fans for being with me on this ride.”
Between last season and the first half of this season, Conor Daly was able to post three top-10 finishes and a top-5 finish. At the Indy 500 this season, Daly finished P8, the highest finish for Ed Carpenter Racing at the sport’s biggest event, including his team owner. Daly also outperformed his former full-time teammate Rinus VeeKay at the Detroit Grand Prix last weekend.
Daly competed in the Daytona 500 earlier this season in the NASCAR Cup Series as well as the race at COTA for The Money Team Racing.
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Ed Carpenter’s statement on Conor Daly decision
Ed Carpenter Racing had a similar statement regarding the issue. The eponymous owner also drives the No. 33 car for the team. As a driver/owner, it seems he had a hard decision to make.
“This is the most difficult decision I have made as a team owner because I respect Conor and know what he meant to Indycar and its fans.
“Our team has not been performing at the level we are capable of this year, and despite making technical changes and investments in the offseason, 2023 has been extremely challenging. I have put a great deal of consideration into the current state of our team and realize it is my obligation to our employees, partners, and supporters to do whatever is necessary to elevate our team’s competitiveness.
“We sincerely wish Conor continued success and will cheer him on wherever he goes next.”
Conor Daly is a beloved figure in IndyCar. Being an Indiana native helps, of course. But his personality and love for racing are infectious. So, maybe this opens Conor up to more chances in the Cup Series.