Conor Daly, racing in 2024 for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, was born December 15, 1991, in Noblesville, Indiana. Daly is a versatile racing driver known for his career in IndyCar, endurance racing, and single-seaters. He has been recognized for his speed and engaging personality.
"If our goal is truly to win this race, we have to have the guy in the cockpit that can deliver on that." - Dennis Reinbold, team owner told media on Monday about Daly.
Daly and Reinbold had a press conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday to explain their exciting news sponsor, Polka Dot.
"It's the powerful secure core of Tomorrow's free and open internet, which is called web three. It's not controlled by big Tech." - Connor Daly
Polkadot was described as a sponsor associated with the web3 network, Daly told the media, emphasizing decentralization and individual control over personal information and finances. The sponsorship proposal process involved a democratic vote by the polka dot community. It was highlighted that the Indy 500 is a significant platform for promoting polkadot to a wide audience. Daly and Reinbold, expressed confidence in their preparation for the race, while emphasizing the importance of practice sessions in the upcoming days.
The process of proposing and voting on the sponsorship by the polka dot community was highlighted by Daly, emphasizing the democratic nature of the decision-making. The importance of the Indy 500 as a platform for promoting polka dot and the significance of bringing in new sponsors to the racing world was something Daly said he was proud of.
Overall, there is optimism and excitement about the Indy 500 race and the partnership with polkadot.
"A HISTORIC FIRST! @Polkadot
—the powerful, secure core of Web3—will be the primary partner of Conor Daly’s No. 24 Chevrolet! This is first time a major athlete’s sponsorship has been decided by a community vote using blockchain technology." Team owners posted on X.
"So give us all this. That's tires. Give us Every every amount of green flag time that we can get and I will be strapped into that car as much as humanly possible," Daly said wrapping up.
Daly, being from the Indianapolis area is considered a hometown favorite.
(photo credit: Conor Daly - Bommarito Automotive Group 500 - By: James Black)
"No matter what happens. The next couple days. We will lead here with the direction that we need to pursue." Reinbold said in closing.
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