Report: Helio Castroneves books Daytona 500 ride with Trackhouse
Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Helio Castroneves (06) stands in his pit box Saturday, May 18, 2024, during qualifying for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves is set to make his NASCAR debut as he attempts to qualify for the Feb. 15 Daytona 500 for Trackhouse Racing, The Athletic reported.
A longtime open-wheel competitor, the 49-year-old Castroneves won the Indy 500 in 2001, 2002, 2009 and 2021. He has familiarity with the Daytona International Speedway, winning the 24 Hours of Daytona from 2021-23 on the circuit's road course.
Trackhouse Racing has three full-time Cup Series teams with a part-time No. 91 car dubbed "Project 91." Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen drive the No. 91 car to a victory on the Chicago street course in 2023 in his NASCAR debut.
Castroneves still will have to earn his spot in the Daytona 500 field during qualifying. While 36 spots are accounted for by full-time and charter teams, additional spots are available in qualifying. A total of 42 cars qualified for the 2024 Daytona 500 field.
Castroneves is one of four drivers to win the Indy 500 four times, with A.J. Foyt, Rick Mears and Al Unser Sr. also accomplishing the feat. Only Foyt and Mario Andretti have won both the Indy 500 and Daytona 500.
--Field Level Media
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