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Helio Castroneves will be in the Daytona 500 field through the new Open Exemption Provisional in the NASCAR Rule Book. NASCAR announced the rule Friday, explaining that it’s similar to a prom…
Helio Castroneves has secured a spot in the Daytona 500 field thanks to the new Open Exemption Provisional in the NASCAR Rule Book. This rule is similar to a promoter’s provisional seen in short track and dirt racing, guaranteeing Castroneves’ starting position in the Cup Series race. He will be racing with Trackhouse Racing under the Project 91 banner. The 41st driver into the starting field will be added when a team is granted an Open Exemption Provisional, which means Castroneves will either qualify traditionally or utilize the provisional. While a win using the provisional grants All-Star Race eligibility, it denies certain benefits like race points and prize money. Castroneves joins a list of world-class drivers from other disciplines making their mark in NASCAR, presenting an interesting dynamic to the upcoming Daytona 500. NASCAR has also introduced updates to the Rule Book regarding OEM penalties and playoff waivers in response to recent incidents in the sport.
