Race Control – May 2019

RACE CONTROL • 9

Daly takes a win

Conor Daly who is set to drive for Andretti Autosport in the 103rd Indianapolis 500 was victorious on
the Saturday at the recent NTT IndyCar event at Barber Motorsports Park.
In his debut in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo sports car series it was good to see the likeable driver
back on track and around the indyCar Series once again.
Daly is shown here in our post race snapshot being congratulated as he drives through pit lane by
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and Indy Lights driver Richard Antinucci, the nephew of 1998 Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever.
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race in the 2019 season opener.
“It was fun, man,” Daly said. “A lot to learn, I mean, the car was changing. The longest stint I had
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everyone’s got to do that.
“It’s just a nice feeling to get a win again and, so far, I’m actually undefeated,” Daly added with a
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Daly was referring to his two AER wins at Road Atlanta in February. To secure the win in Super Trofeo
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during the last half of the race.
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Pro class.
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Carrera Cup in Germany.
“I love this track,” said Eidson. “To me, this almost feels like a home track just because of how much
I’ve come here and this track has a lot of special memories. Kind of sentimental value but to get another

class win here feels great.” Q

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