Although Castroneves is driving for an open team, the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner is locked into the field through a new rule that allows NASCAR to invite a “world-class driver” to each event. His Trackhouse Racing team was the only one to apply before the deadline, so he was the only driver NASCAR considered for the provisional spot.

Check out the NASCAR Cup Series entry list for the 2025 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, including the most notable drivers!

After an entire offseason of preparation, the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off on February 16 with 'The Great American Race,' the Daytona 500. The NASCAR