NASCAR guarantees Helio Castroneves a spot in 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.
4-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner Helio Castroneves Aims to Race in the 2025 Daytona 500
Castroneves will try to qualify for the race as part of Trackhouse Racing's Project 91, the same part-time program that got Shane van Gisbergen his first NASCAR win.
Helio Castroneves will attempt to make Daytona 500 field in Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 entry
Four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves will attempt to make the Feb. 16 Daytona 500, driving Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 car, the team announced Monday. Castroneves will be a teammate to Trackhouse Racing drivers Ross Chastain, Daniel Suarez and Shane van Gisbergen.
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.
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.
Helio Castroneves: Meet 4x Indy 500 Champ and Trackhouse Racing’s Daytona 500 Ringer
Daytona 500 is bound to be a sizzling event. The post Helio Castroneves: Meet 4x Indy 500 Champ and Trackhouse Racing’s Daytona 500 Ringer appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Helio Castroneves entered in ARCA race at Daytona before planned NASCAR debut
Castroneves will have to qualify on time for both the ARCA 200 and Daytona 500 as both races have seen relatively large entry lists.
EssentiallySports NASCAR on MSN17m
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 ...
Marco Andretti Will Return For 20th Indy 500 Start In 2025
Marco Andretti continues his elusive quest for a first Indianapolis 500 victory in 2025 in a 20th start after he was ...
500 Festival looking for volunteers to help with pre-Indy 500 events
Registration for the 500 Festival Volunteer Program is now open. The 500 Festival said they are looking for 2,000+ volunteers ...
NASCAR Maverick Justin Marks Wants to See Trackhouse Racing in Indy 500
Marks first attended the Indianapolis 500 with his father in 1995 and watched from the grandstands as Jacques Villeneuve won ...
WIBC3d
Marco Andretti Will Return To Try And Qualify For 20th Indy 500 In May
Marco Andretti has taken part in every Indianapolis 500 since his infamous runner-up finish in 2006. Andretti will be ...
On3 on MSN3d
Justin Marks reveals Trackhouse Racing interested in competing in Indianapolis 500
Right now, there are no other NASCAR Cup Series teams pushing boundaries quite like Justin Marks and Trackhouse Racing. From ...
Four-Time Indy 500 Winner To Attempt NASCAR Cup Series Debut
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Hélio Castroneves will attempt his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the 2025 Daytona 500 with ...
'Last 48 hours have been surreal' | Former IndyCar driver turned broadcaster Townsend Bell's home destroyed by wildfires
Several IndyCar drivers and media members replied to the post with messages of support for Bell and his family.