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.
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'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.
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.
Why Hélio Castroneves is attempting to make his NASCAR debut at the 2025 Daytona 500
With his illustrious racing career expanding, Hélio Castroneves made a bet. Should the four-time Indianapolis 500 champion win in his Superstar Racing Experience debut, then-SRX director Don Hawk told him he’d start making connections in NASCAR.
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.

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When does new NASCAR season start? The Clash and Daytona 500 kick off 2025 schedule
Mark your calendars for Feb. 2. That’s the day NASCAR returns to action and Cup Series drivers get in gear for the 2025 ...
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William Byron 2025 NASCAR preview: Building on 2024 DAYTONA 500 win, Championship 4 run
CONCORD, N.C. - The 2024 season started with the biggest bang imaginable for William Byron and the Hendrick Motorsports No.
Kyle Larson, with Daytona 500 approaching, said WHAT(!) about the NASCAR playoff format?
Kyle Larson led the Cup Series in wins last year (6), but Joey Logano won the championship. Larson suggests he might've had ...
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NASCAR: Mike Wallace, 65 and widowed, takes aim at 2025 Daytona 500
Mike’s brother, Kenny, ran his last Daytona 500 in 2008. Big brother Rusty, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, ended his career in 2005 with 55 career Cup wins. The Wallace brothers are from the St. Louis ...
Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Daytona 500 with ...
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NASCAR Legend Excluded for Rookie? Daytona 500 Lineup Decision Leaves Insider in Disbelief
As the anticipation builds for the Daytona 500, a cloud of controversy surrounds the event, particularly concerning the ...
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Controversial Insider Throws Shade at Major Jimmie Johnson Snub From the Daytona 500
It’s not every day that the legendary Jimmie Johnson is overlooked. The post Controversial Insider Throws Shade at Major ...
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Dale Jr. Defends 65-YO Mike Wallace’s Daytona 500 Return Against NASCAR Community’s Hatred
NASCAR Racing has witnessed family members continuing their legacy in the sport. The post Dale Jr. Defends 65-YO Mike Wallace ...