NASCAR guarantees Helio Castroneves a spot in Daytona 500

NASCAR Rule Change Could Secure Daytona 500 Spot For Helio Castroneves
A new NASCAR rule offering guaranteed entry for elite drivers will allow Helio Castroneves to race in the 2025 Daytona 500.
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 Rule Assures 4-Time Indy 500 Winner Castroneves Spot in Daytona 500
Open exemption provisional rule allows for stars from other racing disciplines to petition NASCAR for entry, but race for no points or prize money.
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.
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