ARCO Partners with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for Conor Daly's 13th Indy 500

Veteran driver Conor Daly to pilot the No. 23 DRR Chevrolet with ARCO as primary sponsor

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:08am

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ARCO, a leading U.S. fuel brand, has joined in a partnership with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) to participate in the 110th Indianapolis 500 with veteran driver Conor Daly in the No. 23 DRR Chevrolet car. Daly, who has competed in 12 previous Indy 500 races, will serve as a Brand Ambassador for ARCO, bolstering fan engagement efforts and reinforcing activation initiatives.

Why it matters

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the biggest motorsports events in the world, and this partnership between ARCO, a national fuel brand, and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, a legacy Indy 500 team, brings increased visibility and sponsorship support to the iconic race.

The details

ARCO, known for providing quality TOP TIER™ gasoline at a great value, will be the primary sponsor on Conor Daly's No. 23 DRR Chevrolet for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. Daly, who finished 10th for DRR at the Indy 500 in 2024, is excited to represent ARCO and help the brand increase its footprint with the race and the team.

  • Indy 500 practice opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
  • Indy 500 qualifications are scheduled for Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026.
  • The 110th Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

The players

ARCO

A leading U.S. fuel brand dedicated to providing quality TOP TIER™ gasoline at a great value, with locations across the United States.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR)

An Indy 500 team with a 27-year history and a 100-year legacy of the Dreyer and Reinbold families at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, dating back to team owner Dennis Reinbold's grandfather, the legendary Floyd 'Pop' Dreyer, serving as a mechanic for the Duesenberg team in the 1920s.

Conor Daly

A 34-year-old veteran driver from Noblesville, Indiana, who has competed in 12 previous Indy 500 races with five top-ten finishes, including a 10th-place result for DRR in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“The Indianapolis 500 is the biggest motorsports event in the world, and we are very pleased to add ARCO to our partnership on Conor's No. 23 entry this year. Their participation with our 2026 Indy 500 program brings a strong national presence across multiple primary markets as we attempt to reach our ultimate goal – winning the 'Greatest Spectacle in Racing' on May 24.”

— Dennis Reinbold, DRR team owner (tracksideonline.com)

“This collaboration with ARCO and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is a great opportunity at this year's Indy 500. I'm very excited to come back to my hometown and have a chance to taste the cool glass of milk. Having ARCO increase their footprint with the Indy 500 and the No. 23 is massive for everyone involved. I'm committed to helping move this program forward in every way possible and representing ARCO.”

— Conor Daly (tracksideonline.com)

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The takeaway

This partnership between ARCO, a national fuel brand, and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, a legacy Indy 500 team, brings increased visibility and sponsorship support to one of the biggest motorsports events in the world, the Indianapolis 500.