Daytona 500, Hélio Castroneves and NASCAR

NASCAR’s Open Exemption Provisional allowing Hélio Castroneves to race in the Daytona 500, explained
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 15: Helio Castroneves, driver of the #91 Wendy’s Chevrolet drives through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Helio Castroneves' Daytona 500 NASCAR race debut results in crash highlights for Indy 500 champion
Four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves makes his NASCAR Cup debut in the Daytona 500. Here are his results.
What to know about Helio Castroneves, four-time Indy 500 winner in the Daytona 500
Helio Castroneves, who won the Indy 500 in 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2021, will cross over to NASCAR Cup racing Sunday in the 2024 Daytona 500
Helio Castroneves uses new NASCAR provisional for ‘world-class driver’ to make the Daytona 500
The 67th Daytona 500 will have a 41st driver as four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves will use a controversial new NASCAR provisional to make his Cup debut Sunday in The Great American Race.
ARCA: Helio Castroneves Salvages Top-Five Finish in Daytona 500 Tune Up
In what ammounted to a tune-up for his first career Daytona 500 start, Helio Castroneves finished fifth after surviving multiple crashes in Saturday's ARCA Menards Series event at Daytona.
Helio Castroneves, Kyle Busch involved in crash at Daytona 500
Helio Castroneves is out of the Daytona 500 after a big crash at the beginning of the second stage of Sunday's race.
Where is NASCAR driver Hélio Castroneves starting in the 2025 Daytona 500?
Normally, there are only 40 cars in the Daytona 500, but this year, the race will have 41, thanks to NASCAR’s Open Exemption Provisional, which allows what the governing body deems as world-class drivers to enter the Daytona 500 if they don’t qualify on speed. Castroneves will get credit if he wins the race but no prize money or points.
NASCAR drivers divided on new rule that could guarantee Helio Castroneves a spot in the Daytona 500
A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers” could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500.
Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves gets a crash course in stock cars at Daytona
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves got a crash course — literally — in stock-car racing at Daytona International Speedway
Helio Castroneves doesn't want Daytona 500 NASCAR charity, but will take it if necessary
A new NASCAR rules reserves a starting spot for a "world-class driver" such as four-time Indy 500 champ Helio Castroneves, who's in the Daytona 500.
From Indy 500 to Daytona Wreck: Helio Castroneves’ Unforgettable NASCAR Debut
The Daytona 500 brought Helio Castroneves exciting possibilities to prove his racing talents at NASCAR’s flagship competition. Despite winning the Indianapolis 500, Castroneves encountered several mishaps during his Cup Series start when he was involved in the Lap 71 crash that marked his third Daytona International Speedway accident within four days.
Helio Castroneves Wishes He Experienced ARCA Earlier in Preparation for First Daytona 500
The chaos of finishing fifth in an eight-caution ARCA race can only help Helio Castroneves better prepare for tomorrow's ...
NASCAR’s Steve Phelps On Helio, FOX, IndyCar Heading Into Daytona 500
NASCAR President Steve Phelps gives his thoughts on the addition of a four-time Indy 500 in the Daytona 500 and the value of ...