Popular Indy 500 regular Conor Daly and accomplished American open-wheel racer Taylor Ferns are the featured guests this week on The Pits Are Open, with host Will Marotti, premiering Thursday at 6pm ET on SPEED SPORT 1.
Conor Daly is one of the most recognizable and popular drivers in American open-wheel racing. Born in Noblesville, Indiana, Daly is a second-generation racer, the son of former Formula One and IndyCar driver Derek Daly.
A fan favorite for his accessibility and personality, Daly has become synonymous with the Indianapolis 500, making 13 starts in the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” He has recorded multiple top-10 finishes at Indianapolis and has emerged as one of the strongest oval-track competitors in the series. As Indiana’s hometown driver, he carries significant local support every May. for the 110th Indianapolis 500, continuing a career defined by perseverance, versatility, and a deep connection to Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Taylor Ferns is one of the most accomplished female drivers in American open-wheel racing, with a résumé rooted in sprint cars and USAC Silver Crown competition. She made history as the first woman to win a USAC Silver Crown race and is a multi-time podium finisher against the sport’s top dirt and pavement veterans.
Ferns has also competed across the Road to Indy ladder, bringing versatility and race craft forged in high-horsepower, no-nonsense cars. Off track, she is a attorney, pairing elite competitive instincts with sharp legal and business acumen—an uncommon combination that defines a new generation of professional racer.
