The start of the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016. (IMS Archives Photo)
The start of the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016. (IMS Archives Photo)
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Drivers You Didn’t Know Raced At Indy

May 22, 2019

Derek Daly earned his best Indianapolis 500 finish in 1975. (IMS Archives Photo)
Derek Daly earned his best Indianapolis 500 finish in 1985. (IMS Archives Photo)

Derek Daly

Father of Indianapolis 500 competitor Conor Daly, Derek Daly competed in Formula One and CART during his lengthy career. He raced in the Indianapolis 500 five times between 1983 and ’89. His best effort came in 1985 when he started 31st and finished 12th.