Conor Daly achieves best NASCAR Truck finish at Kansas race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Conor Daly finished 16th in his eighth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Saturday at Kansas Speedway. Following a nearly five-hour rain delay, Daly showcased his skills, having previously gone into the race without any track time due to canceled practices and qualifying. He ran as high as third before the rain delay but ultimately secured his career-best finish in the series, improving from his last outing where he placed 26th. Daly expressed gratitude for the opportunity and shared his eagerness to continue in NASCAR while preparing for a full-time IndyCar return next season.
- •Daly drives the No. 25 truck for Kaulig Racing Ram.
- •Race experienced a significant rain delay lasting nearly five hours.
- •Daly's previous best in NASCAR Truck was 17th at Kansas in 2024.
- •He ran as high as third before the rain delay interrupted.
- •Daly expressed interest in more NASCAR appearances after the race.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Conor Daly earns career-best NASCAR Truck finish in chaotic Kansas race
- 1:19 AMMotorsport.com — Conor Daly earns career-best NASCAR Truck finish in chaotic Kansas race
"IndyCar veteran Conor Daly made his eighth career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start on Saturday. Before he returns to full-time IndyCar competition with Dreyer & Reinbold next year, he is enjoying a couple of appearances in the third level of NASCAR. Daly went into the race with zero track time as practice and qualifying were canceled due to rain, but ended the day with his best finish yet in ...Keep reading
"Daly finished 16th for the Kaulig Racing Ram team after a nearly five-hour rain delay and frenetic final laps at the 1.5-mile speedway
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 1:19 AMConor Daly earns career-best NASCAR Truck finish in chaotic Kansas race
Daly finished 16th for the Kaulig Racing Ram team after a nearly five-hour rain delay and frenetic final laps at the 1.5-mile speedway
- Motorsport.comSep 27, 2026, 1:19 AMConor Daly earns career-best NASCAR Truck finish in chaotic Kansas race
IndyCar veteran Conor Daly made his eighth career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start on Saturday. Before he returns to full-time IndyCar competition with Dreyer & Reinbold next year, he is enjoying a couple of appearances in the third level of NASCAR. Daly went into the race with zero track time as practice and qualifying were canceled due to rain, but ended the day with his best finish yet in ...Keep reading
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