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NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers
- NASCAR has introduced the Open Exemption Provisional, allowing world-class drivers like Helio Castroneves guaranteed entry into races such as the Daytona 500 for the 2025 season.
- Castroneves will compete in the Daytona 500 driving for Trackhouse Racing, marking his NASCAR debut at age 49.
- The new rule may increase the Daytona 500 starting field from 40 to 41 cars, but drivers using the provisional will not earn points or prize money.
- NASCAR also announced changes to playoff waivers, penalties for manufacturers, and updated practice and qualifying procedures.
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NASCAR issues rule changes for new season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hello Helio and welcome to the Daytona 500.
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NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hello Helio and welcome to the Daytona 500. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday. Castroneves is guaranteed a spot in the field under a new provision that earmarks a starting position for […]
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