Harvey has driven for RLL since the start of the 2022 season. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has released Jack Harvey from its IndyCar team with immediate effect, opting to bring in replacement drivers for the remainder of the season.
The next race on August 27, which takes place at World Wide Technology Raceway, also known as Gateway, will have Conor Daly behind the wheel of the #30 entry.
Harvey’s performance has lagged since switching to RLL in 2022, and he has only recorded a single top 10 finish in that time.
His performance was a downturn from what he had been achieving in his time at Meyer Shank Racing, where he was scoring finishes in the top 10 with relative frequency.
Bringing new drivers into the #30 for the final three races of the year gives RLL a chance to evaluate their options before committing to anyone for next season.
“First, I would like to thank Jack Harvey for all of his efforts on behalf of RLL for the last year and a half,” said RLL team owner Bobby Rahal.
“He committed fully to the team but for whatever reason, we weren’t able to achieve the results that he or the team deserves and we wish him well in the future.
“We will use the final three races of the season to gauge other racing talent. I’m very pleased that Conor [Daly] has agreed to join us in St. Louis. He’s been strong there and I feel that he can bring value to the team while also providing us with a strong effort. I look forward to having him with us.”
Daly was himself released earlier this season from Ed Carpenter Racing, and has been searching for a replacement seat since then.
He filled in for an injured Simon Pagenaud with Meyer Shank Racing at a couple events, and now finds himself working with yet another team.
Daly will drive for a third different team this year, continuing his tendency to hop around the paddock. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
Harvey posted his own statement on social media, acknowledging the departure and lodging his intent to find another home within IndyCar.
“It’s no secret that my time at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing didn’t go as planned,” said Harvey. “It was not through a lack of effort.
“I leave confident that I put my everything into every moment as a member of the team.
“I am thankful for the time and effort that every crew member put in over the last two years. This has been challenging for everyone involved. I love my crew and their unwavering support.
“Only time will tell what the future holds. I am more motivated than ever to find a new home in IndyCar to showcase what I am capable of doing behind the wheel of a race car. We are not defined by our failures but rather how we respond to them.
“This is just one chapter in my story and I look forward to writing the next.”
Daly will take over the #30 for Gateway, with drivers for the final two races of the season not yet known. Photo: Kevin Dejewski
The last time Harvey was without a ride in IndyCar was for portions of the 2019 season, when he was signed as a part-time entry for MSR.
Daly’s deal with RLL is only for the upcoming race at Gateway currently, with the driver for the #30 for the final two races at Portland and Laguna Seca still undecided.
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