Normally, there are only 40 cars in the Daytona 500, but this year, the race will have 41, thanks to NASCAR’s Open Exemption Provisional, which allows what the governing body deems as world-class drivers to enter the Daytona 500 if they don’t qualify on speed. Castroneves will get credit if he wins the race but no prize money or points.

NASCAR Xfinity Series season begins with the United Rentals 300 at the Daytona International Speedway. See Saturday's starting lineup here.

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with over $2 million in winnings, gives his top NASCAR Fantasy picks this week for the 2025 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway for The Great American Ra