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

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

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed one of the four open spots in the season-opening Daytona 500 thanks to a slew of rules changes being instituted by NASCAR, the organization announced Friday.