Starting in 2025, star drivers who haven't competed in NASCAR are eligible to automatically qualify for a Cup Series race.

Helio Castroneves and Trackhouse Racing intend to utilize the new Open Exemption Provisional to lock into the 2025 Daytona 500.

Castroneves will have to qualify on time for both the ARCA 200 and Daytona 500 as both races have seen relatively large entry lists.

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.

Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castronves will make his NASCAR debut at age 49 when he attempts to race the 2025 Daytona 500.

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month’s Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing

Helio Castroneves will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing's Project 91, supported by Wendy's sponsorship and crew chief Darian Grubb.

Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 as part of Trackhouse Racing's Project 91 program.

Castroneves will be a teammate to Trackhouse Racing drivers Ross Chastain, Daniel Suarez and Shane van Gisbergen. Darian Grubb will be Castroneves' crew chief. Wendy's will be the

Helio Castroneves won the Indianapolis 500 in his maiden attempt. A similar performance in next month's Daytona 500 would further etch him into history