By Noah Nelson
Conor Daly’s whirlwind cockpit carousel continues, as it was announced today that the Indiana
driver will compete in the No. 30 car for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing at Worldwide
Technology Raceway on August 27th for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500.
Daly started the year with Ed Carpenter Racing, but was released from that ride after the series
raced at Detroit. An injury to Simon Pagenaud at Mid-Ohio put Daly into the Meyer Shank
Racing No. 60 for three races. Now Daly, 31, is set to join his third team of the year, for at least
one race.
He replaces Jack Harvey, who’s disappointing season has the No. 30 team down in the owner
points. Harvey had a best finish of 13th this season, coming at Long Beach earlier in the year.
“First, I would like to thank Jack Harvey for all of his efforts on behalf of RLL for the last year
and a half,” said RLL co-owner Bobby Rahal.
“He committed fully to the team, but for whatever reason, we weren’t able to achieve the results
that he or the team deserves, and we wish him well in the future,” Rahal continued.
Daly, one of the series’ best on oval tracks, looks to help the middling RLL team out as the
season nears its conclusion. In the last seven races at WWT Raceway, Daly has competed in six,
with four top-ten finishes.
“It means a lot to have a chance to drive for the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team. I’ve
known Bobby ever since I was a child, our families are very close. Mike Lanigan is someone that
has known my dad for a long time, and I’ve known him well too. And David Letterman is a
friend of our family as well, so it’s very special to have the chance to drive for this organization,”
Daly said.
Jack Harvey’s plans for the remainder of 2023 and beyond are unknown at this time.
“It’s no secret that my time at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing didn’t go as planned. It was not
through a lack of effort. I leave confident that I put my everything into every moment as a
member of the team,” said the 30-year-old from England.
“I am thankful for the time and effort that every crew member put in over the last two years. This
has been challenging for everyone involved. I love my crew and their unwavering support. Only
time will tell what the future holds. I am more motivated than ever to ind a new home in IndyCar
to showcase what I am capable of doing behind the wheel of a race car,” Harvey concluded.
The driver of the No. 30 in the remaining two races of the 2023 season at Portland International
Raceway and WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca is yet to be determined, and will be
announced at a later date.
“We will use the final three races of the season to gauge other racing talent. I’m very pleased that
Conor has agreed to join us in St. Louis. He’s been strong there, and I feel that he can bring
value to the team while also providing us with a strong effort. I look forward to having him with
us,” said Bobby Rahal.
Whether this is an audition for a full-time role, or just a one-race substitute drive, the veteran
Daly looks to have a strong run to help make his case for a permanent home somewhere next season.
