Daytona 500, Helio Castroneves and NASCAR

NASCAR: Helio Castroneves locked into Daytona 500 field with new provisional rule
NASCAR confirmed Friday that Helio Castroneves will be locked into the 2025 Daytona 500 field via the new open exemption provisional rule.
NASCAR's rule changes allow Castroneves to enter Daytona 500
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed one of the four open spots in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday. Castroneves is guaranteed a spot in the field under a new provision that earmarks a starting position for what NASCAR called "world-class drivers" who enter a Cup Series race.
Castroneves, Trackhouse to utilize Open Exemption Provisional to lock into Daytona 500
Helio Castroneves and Trackhouse Racing intend to utilize the new Open Exemption Provisional to lock into the 2025 Daytona 500.
NASCAR guarantees Helio Castroneves a spot in Daytona 500 through a new provisional
Starting in 2025, star drivers who haven't competed in NASCAR are eligible to automatically qualify for a Cup Series race.
Legendary IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves to race NASCAR's 2025 Daytona 500
Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castronves will make his NASCAR debut at age 49 when he attempts to race the 2025 Daytona 500.
Helio Castroneves to make NASCAR debut at Daytona 500
Helio Castroneves, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and one of the more popular drivers of his generation, will make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500, Trackhouse Racing announced Monday. Castroneves will drive a car fielded by Trackhouse Racing.

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William Byron 2025 NASCAR preview: Building on 2024 DAYTONA 500 win, Championship 4 run
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4 Drivers With a Scorching-Hot Seat Heading Into NASCAR Cup Series Season
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Busch Light aims to help your love life with NASCAR speed-dating experience at Daytona 500
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Former NASCAR driver Mark Martin details mysterious UFO sighting while flying to Daytona
During his NASCAR career, Mark Martin experienced a lot on and off the track, and even in the air where he apparently saw a ...
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Top 10 Drivers to Watch Popping Up for ARCA January Daytona Test
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