IndyCar News: Juncos Hollinger Racing announce journeyman Agustin Canapino replacement

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Juncos Hollinger Racing announce journeyman Canapino replacement

Conor Daly will drive the #78 car for the rest of the year

Chris Deeley

Wednesday 14 August 2024 19:00

Juncos Hollinger Racing have announced their replacement for Agustin Canapino, with the controversial driver's departure announced last week.

Conor Daly will step into the #78 Chevrolet for the rest of the season, his third car of the year after one-race stints with Dale Coyne Racing and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports at the Indy 500.

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Daly will debut for JHR at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at the World Wide Technology Raceway this weekend, where the series will return from its Olympic break.

The #78 car hasn't had a particularly noteworthy season, with Canapino piloting it to just one top-10 finish – 10th in Thermal – and 22nd in the IndyCar Series championship standings.

Juncos Hollinger Racing confirms that Conor Daly will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet starting at St. Louis and for the remainder of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Welcome, Conor!

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Daly: JHR have built something impressive

"What Brad Hollinger and Ricardo have built here is extremely impressive in a short amount of time and I consider myself very lucky to get to compete for the rest of the season and earn the necessary points for this No. 78 Chevrolet.

"There are a lot of partners in this effort and I appreciate the support behind me to get back in the race seat.”

Ricardo Juncos added: “Having Conor Daly back in a JHR car after many years is like a flashback to some great memories, as we achieved a lot together. Now it’s time to focus on what’s ahead and aim for strong results in the rest of the NTT IndyCar Series season.”

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