Conor Daly had a strong start in the opening practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500, finishing in the top three with a lap speed of 225.838 mph. This marks his 13th appearance in the race, driving for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
Key points
Conor Daly finished in the top three during Indy 500 practice
He recorded a best lap of 225.838 mph
This is Daly's 13th Indianapolis 500 start
He drives the No. 23 Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
The race is the team's only IndyCar entry of the season
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Indy's own Conor Daly starts strong as Indy 500 practice opens
INDIANAPOLIS -- Opening day for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 featured six hours of practice around the famed 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Noblesville native Conor Daly finished among the top three on the speed charts, recording a best lap of 225.838 mph.
Daly returns for his 13th Indianapolis 500 start, driving the No. 23 Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. The race marks the team’s lone IndyCar entry of the season, and Daly’s first Indy 500 appearance since spending 2025 as a full-time driver for Juncos Hollinger Racing, where he finished 18th in the championship standings.
“Just a good Day 1,” Daly said. “I’m very happy with the mechanical balance in the car right now.”
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) jumps into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers Graham Rahal (15) and Louis Foster (45) give a quick hug Tuesday, May 12, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Q&A
What was Conor Daly's fastest lap speed during the Indy 500 practice?
Conor Daly recorded a fastest lap speed of 225.838 mph during the Indy 500 practice.
How many times has Conor Daly participated in the Indianapolis 500?
Conor Daly is making his 13th appearance in the Indianapolis 500.
Which team is Conor Daly driving for in the 110th Indianapolis 500?
Conor Daly is driving the No. 23 Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
What position did Conor Daly finish in the speed charts during practice?
Conor Daly finished among the top three on the speed charts during the practice session.
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HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) puts on her helmet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel (6) laughs with his team Tuesday, May 12, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) signs and autograph for a Carmel Elementary student Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) puts on his safety gear Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Jack Harvey (24) gets prepared Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Marcus Armstrong (66) takes off his helmet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The car of Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) is pulled through Gasoline Alley on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The car of Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Conor Daly (23) is pulled through Gasoline Alley on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Mick Schumacher (47) puts on his safety gear Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Christian Rasmussen (21) takes off from the pit Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) puts on his helmet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) puts in ear protection Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Fans watch Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Conor Daly (23) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) sits down into her car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
A race fan carries a Gasoline Alley sign through Gasoline Alley on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Crew members for Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) hug Tuesday, May 12, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Christian Rasmussen (21) looks out onto the track Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Marcus Armstrong (66) talks with crew members Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) talks with a crew member Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Drivers take to the track Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) sits in his pit box Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
A tire sits ready for use Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Conor Daly (23) puts on his safety gear Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Sting Ray Robb (77) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Mick Schumacher (47) puts in ear protection Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) prepares to get into her car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) jumps into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) jumps into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing drivers Graham Rahal (15) and Louis Foster (45) give a quick hug Tuesday, May 12, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) puts on her helmet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel (6) laughs with his team Tuesday, May 12, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) signs and autograph for a Carmel Elementary student Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) puts on his safety gear Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Jack Harvey (24) gets prepared Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Marcus Armstrong (66) takes off his helmet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
The car of Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) is pulled through Gasoline Alley on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
The car of Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Conor Daly (23) is pulled through Gasoline Alley on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Mick Schumacher (47) puts on his safety gear Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Christian Rasmussen (21) takes off from the pit Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) puts on his helmet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (75) puts in ear protection Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Fans watch Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Conor Daly (23) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) sits down into her car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
A race fan carries a Gasoline Alley sign through Gasoline Alley on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Crew members for Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Felix Rosenqvist (60) hug Tuesday, May 12, 2026, ahead of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Christian Rasmussen (21) looks out onto the track Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian driver Marcus Armstrong (66) talks with crew members Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) talks with a crew member Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Drivers take to the track Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) sits in his pit box Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
A tire sits ready for use Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing driver Conor Daly (23) puts on his safety gear Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Sting Ray Robb (77) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Rinus Veekay (76) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Mick Schumacher (47) puts in ear protection Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) sits down into his car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Photos: Drivers take the oval on the first day of practice for the 110th running of the Indy 500
HMD Motorsports with AJ Foyt Racing driver Katherine Legge (11) prepares to get into her car Tuesday, May 12, 2026, during practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Much of the early session consisted of single-car runs, with pack drafting not becoming common until later in the afternoon. Even then, traffic remained manageable, and the day unfolded without major interruptions.
Despite limited drafting throughout most of the session, Daly said he was pleased with the early feel of the car and believes the team has a clear direction moving forward.
“We definitely know what we want to do for tomorrow,” Daly said. “We identified a couple things that we want to reevaluate tomorrow.”
Wind conditions also became a major factor throughout the paddock, adding another layer of challenge for drivers trying to find consistency.
“The wind is really making things interesting,” Daly said. “It seems like the last couple of years that’s changed the race a lot.”
Still, the opening day remained relatively clean despite the high speeds and steady track activity. The only significant issue came for defending Indianapolis 500 winner Alex Palou, who spent much of the session in the garage after reporting a problem in the rear of his car.
Palou returned to the track in the closing minutes and quickly jumped to the top of the speed charts, posting the fastest lap of the day at 225.937 mph.