IndyCar Racer Conor Daly Gets Daytona 500 Ride with Floyd Mayweather

NTT IndyCar Series veteran Conor Daly is getting a shot at this year's Daytona 500.

The 31-year-old Daly will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 as well as six other NASCAR Cup races this season with TMT Racing—a team co-owned by boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.

Daly has one NASCAR Cup Series start to his credit, having made his debut for TMT Racing at the Charlotte Roval last year. He finished 34th in that race. He's made 97 IndyCar starts since his debut in 2013.

Daly is also running the full NTT IndyCar Series schedule this year with Ed Carpenter Racing.

"We are thrilled to announce that Conor will be attempting to run in the 2023 Daytona 500," said TMT Racing co-owner, Willy Auchmoody. "Conor is a talented driver who performed well in his first Cup race for us last fall and, together with (sponsor) Bitnile.com, we believe he has what it takes to compete at the highest level in NASCAR's premier event.”

TMT Racing is returning to the Daytona 500 after qualifying last year with driver Kaz Grala.

“The Money Team Racing shocked the world by making the Daytona 500 last year and I believe in this team and know we will prepare a great car for this year's race," team co-owner Mayweather said. "Like a fighter who’s always ready to face the best, Conor has the courage to buckle into this beast without any practice and put that car into the field. Conor is like a hungry fighter and my kind of guy. I sure wouldn’t bet against him.”

The Daytona 500 won't be the only highlight to Daly's NASCAR schedule, as he hopes to be the first driver to race in both the IndyCar and NASCAR Cup races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August.

"I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to attempt to run in the Daytona 500," Daly said. "It is the most prestigious race in NASCAR, and to have the chance to compete in it is truly an honor. I am also excited to be running the entire IndyCar Series season and select NASCAR Cup events. I am looking forward to the challenge and can't wait to get behind the wheel of whatever Bitnile.com race car, boat, dune buggy or vehicle they ask me to drive. Bring it on."