Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams. To secure a spot, he’ll need to either post a fast time in qualifying to secure one of the four open spots or claim a transfer position in his qualifying race.

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