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Castroneves to Use 'World-Class Driver' Provisional to Race in Daytona 500 After Qualifying Crash

Helio Castroneves will race as the 41st driver in the Daytona 500 due to a new rule allowing a 'world-class driver' to receive a provisional spot after a crash.
Bubba Wallace won the first qualifying race, securing his position in the Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing.
The crash involving Castroneves prevented him from securing a spot in the qualifying race.
Jimmie Johnson and Martin Truex Jr. Were confused about the 'world-class driver' designation, as they were unaware of the rule included in new charter agreements.

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Wallace, Cindric win Duels; Castroneves to use provisional spot for Daytona 500

Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race Sunday under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot. Bubba Wallace and Austin Cindric take the 150-mile qualifying races, and Justin Allgaier and Corey LaJoie earn spots on Sunday’s grid.

8 days ago·Orange County, United States

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The Published Reporter

Helio Castroneves Secures Daytona 500 Spot Despite Early Crash in Duel Race

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves has officially secured a spot in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under NASCAR’s new rule allowing a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional entry into the race. The Brazilian racing veteran, who had set his sights on earning his way into the field through the traditional qualifying process, was forced to rely on the new rule after an unfortunate turn of ev…

7 days ago

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ESPN

Castroneves turns to provisional for Daytona 500

Helio Castroneves was involved in an early accident during Thursday night qualifying but will race in the Daytona 500 under a new rule that allows for a "world-class driver" to make the field.

8 days ago·United States

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Castroneves to use "world-class driver" provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a

8 days ago·United States

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NBC Miami

Castroneves to use “world-class driver” provisional to race in Daytona 500 after qualifying crash

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot. The Brazilian did not want to use the provisional and hoped to race his way into the field in the first of two 150-mile qualifying races. But he was involved in an early eight-car accident. With 41 drivers, it will be the largest Daytona 500 field since 43…

8 days ago·Miami, United States

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paxtonmedia.com

Castroneves to use driver provisional to race in Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot.

7 days ago·Searcy, United States

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