Dreyer & Reinbold Racing will re‑enter full‑time IndyCar competition in 2027, with veteran Conor Daly slated to drive the newly acquired #24 Honda‑powered entry.
13-Year Hiatus Ends as DRR Returns
The decision was announced during the 2026 season finale at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, following DRR’s purchase of an IndyCar charter from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in July. From 2012 to 2026, the Carmel, Indiana outfit did not run a full season.
Honda Re‑Joins the Engine Partnership
DRR will run Honda engines again, marking a return to the partnership that supplied power units from 2005 to 2011. The all‑Indiana crew will feel a renewed sense of home advantage with the local manufacturer.
Conor Daly’s Endurance and Credentials
At 34, Daly is set to return to full‑time IndyCar after 133 starts since his 2013 debut. His résumé includes a career‑best second place at the 2016 Detroit Grand Prix, a pole at Iowa Speedway in 2020, and a podium finish at Milwaukee in 2024.
2026 Itinerary and 2025 Milestone
Daly already knows the DRR chassis, having run the 2024 and 2026 Indy 500s in the team’s cars. He finished 10th in 2024 and 12th in 2026, led a combined 26 laps, and set the fastest lap of the 110th Indy 500 at 225.126 mph aboard the #23 entry.
Broadcast Analyst and Team Chemistry
Beyond the track, Daly has served as a Fox Network analyst for IndyCar and Indy NXT. His familiarity with the crew and engineering staff built a foundation that DRR hopes will turn into weekly competitiveness.
Team’s Historic Roots and Future Outlook
Founded in 1999, DRR traces its lineage back to 1920s Duesenberg mechanics, with founder Reinbold’s grandfather Floyd “Pop” Dreyer building machinery for the front row of the 1931 Indy 500. The team has qualified 58 drivers for the Indy 500 since 2000.
Reinbold noted, “Conor has shown that he can win the Indy 500; our job is to give him a winning car.” Daly added, “Working with this group and Honda fuels my ambition to deliver each weekend.”
Details about corporate partners and operations for the 2027 program will be released in the coming months as the crew finalizes its full‑season roadmap.
With Honda power, the familiar hometown crew, and a seasoned driver returning home, DRR is poised to convert a historic comeback into a tangible contender.
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