About this episode
In today's episode, I sat down with Conor Daly, a second-generation race car driver from Indiana who has made waves in both the IndyCar Series and NASCAR. Conor shares his journey from karting victories to racing in Europe for F1 aspirations, and the eventual return to the US for IndyCar competitions. We dive deep into the physical and mental demands of racing, the business side of IndyCar, and how he continues to create opportunities for success. As a hometown hero with a relentless spirit, Conor offers unique insights into what it takes to make it in the high-stakes world of professional racing. You are going to learn about: -The physical and mental demands of professional racing -The business strategies behind maintaining a racing career -The importance of persistence and creating opportunities in competitive sports Thank you to our partners: Hard Truth Bourbon & BBQ Fest Roots Realty Co. Check out these great clips from the show: 02:15 Conor's Racing Traditions and the Snake Pit 05:36 The Path to Professional Racing 08:51 Challenges and Opportunities in Racing 18:23 Return to America and IndyCar Journey 23:58 Sponsorships and Career Highlights 29:02 Physical Demands of IndyCar Racing 29:55 The Physical Demands of Racing 30:29 Experiencing Go-Kart Racing 31:54 The Business of IndyCar 33:09 Sponsorship and Financial Aspects 34:39 Promoting IndyCar Racing 39:06 Personal Reflections and Advice Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show, you need to hit them up .