Conor Daly will return to familiar territory for the 2026 Indianapolis 500, as Dreyer & Reinbold Racing announced the popular Indiana native will drive their No. 23 Chevrolet with backing from global building materials leader Kingspan.
The 34-year-old from Noblesville will attempt his 13th start in the Indianapolis 500 on May 24. Daly has compiled an impressive track record at the Brickyard with five top-10 finishes, including a standout performance with DRR in 2024 where he climbed from 29th to 10th place while leading 22 laps.
"Having a chance to go racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway again at Indy 500 with DRR means the world to me," Daly said. "I love this event. I can't wait to get back in the car, and I appreciate the chance that Dennis (Reinbold) and everyone at Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has given me to do the job I enjoy."
The partnership represents an ambitious pursuit for Daly and the team, with championship aspirations at the forefront of their preparations.
"We've set some high goals with the No. 23. We want to win this race together, and I appreciate that Kingspan has come on board for the biggest race in the world," Daly said. "We appreciate their support for this effort to chase after that nice cold glass of milk in the winner's circle."
Daly brings substantial IndyCar experience to the collaboration, having led 82 total laps at Indianapolis throughout his career. The second-generation racer captured the 2010 Star Mazda championship and won the 2011 Indy NXT race at Long Beach before advancing to the premier series, where he has earned one pole position and two podium finishes.
"We value partnerships that reflect our shared commitment to innovation and performance," said Alswinn Kieboom, president of Kingspan's North American insulated panels business. "Collaborating with Conor Daly and the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing team on the Indy 500 race provides us with a unique platform to reach our primary customer base while promoting our North American growth ambition."
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing enters its 27th Indianapolis 500 campaign with deep historical roots at the speedway. The Carmel, Indiana-based organization traces its Indianapolis Motor Speedway legacy back to team owner Dennis Reinbold's grandfather, Floyd "Pop" Dreyer, who worked as a mechanic for the Duesenberg team during the 1920s.
The team has maintained a perfect qualification record, with all 51 of their previous Indianapolis 500 entries successfully making the field.
"We are excited to partner with Kingspan to field our No. 23 entry for Conor in this year's Indy 500," Reinbold said. "Kingspan is a world leader in its field, and we are pleased to team them up with Conor and a strong DRR team this year."
Reinbold emphasized the team's championship ambitions following their competitive showing in 2024, when Daly emerged as the race's biggest mover by gaining 19 positions.
"Conor has been a contender to win the biggest race in the world on several occasions, and we want to put him, Kingspan and our squad in the IMS winner's circle on May 24," Reinbold said. "We were top contenders in last year's event, and we are ready to reach the ultimate goal this year."
The 110th Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday, May 24, with practice sessions beginning in early May as teams prepare for qualifying weekend.
