NASCAR, Daytona 500 and Helio Castroneves

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.
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.
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.
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.
Helio Castroneves to run ARCA race at Daytona before planned NASCAR debut
Castroneves will compete in the ARCA 200 at Daytona on Feb. 15, one day before his planned NASCAR Cup Series debut.
ARCA: Hélio Castroneves to Drive Pinnacle Racing Group No. 82 at Daytona
To prepare for his attempt in the 2025 Daytona 500, Helio Castroneves will compete in the ARCA Daytona 200, driving the No. 82 for Pinnacle Racing Group.
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 ...
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 ...
NASCAR’s rule change to guarantee spots for celebrity drivers goes too far
A new NASCAR rule grants an automatic starting sport to world-famous drivers who want to cross over. It's a step too far.
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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.
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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NASCAR Fans Speak Out on Daytona 500 Qualifying Races: “It’s Forever Called the Gatorade Duels”
NASCAR fans speak out on Daytona 500 qualifying races, reacting to sponsor changes and the future of the Gatorade Duels.
Another NASCAR racer, and Daytona 500 champ, added to Rolex 24 driver lineup for Ford
Austin Cindric was called in to help pilot a Ford Mustang in the Rolex 24 after original co-driver Ben Barker broke his ...
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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 ...