Conor Daly, fresh from a 12th‑place finish at the 110th Indianapolis 500, has inked a deal to pilot Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 truck at the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Daly’s NASCAR résumé and recent outings
Beyond his IndyCar pedigree, Daly has logged three starts each in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Xfinity (formerly O’Reilly) Series, plus a 2023 Daytona 500 appearance that ended 29th. His Truck Series résumé includes seven career starts, with a career‑best 17th at Kansas in 2024, and the forthcoming IRP run will mark his second start at that venue.
Driver’s outlook for the short‑track event
“Competing in front of the hometown crowd is always electric,” Daly said in the team’s release, adding that climbing into a Ram truck for Kaulig Racing feels “like a blast.” He anticipates strong local support as he tackles the half‑mile oval.
Kaulig’s rotating‑driver strategy
The No. 25 “free‑agent” truck forms part of a five‑truck lineup for Kaulig Racing, joining Corey LaJoie (No. 10), Brenden “Butterbean” Queen (No. 12), Mini Tyrrell (No. 14) and Justin Haley (No. 16) as the team fields a diverse driver roster.
Daly’s transition from open‑wheel battles to the high‑octane world of short‑track truck racing adds another intriguing chapter to a versatile career already highlighted by two IndyCar podiums and a pole position.
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