Helio Castroneves to make NASCAR debut

01/06/2025 03:42 PM

Trackhouse Racing has signed Helio Castroneves for the Daytona 500

Helio Castroneves is a four-time Indy 500 winner. Now, he’s heading to the world of stock car racing.

Trackhouse Racing has signed Castroneves for the 2025 Daytona 500. He’ll drive the No. 91 car.

Hear from Helio Castroneves below.

The 49-year-old has never made a start in any NASCAR division. However, he previously ran 16 IROC races between 2002-2005. Four of those came at Daytona and another was at Talladega Superspeedway.

Darian Grubb will serve as the crew chief for the entry. He’s a 24-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series.

The car will have sponsorship from Wendy's.

Helio Castroneves comments

"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would enter a NASCAR race and certainly not the Daytona 500 with a team like Trackhouse Racing," said Helio Castroneves.

"This is an opportunity that nobody in their right mind could ever turn down. I am so thankful to Wendy's for allowing me to wear their uniform and drive their car, (Trackhouse owner) Justin Marks and everyone that made this happen. I wish the race were tomorrow!"

Mario Andretti and AJ Foyt are currently the only two drivers in history to win the Indy 500 and the Daytona 500.

"I know how much of a challenge this is going to be, but I also know the type of people and team Trackhouse Racing will bring to the effort," said Castroneves.

He added, "I can't wait to get to the Trackhouse race shop in North Carolina to meet everyone and prepare for Daytona. There is so much I must learn and I'm ready to get started."

Castroneves will ran as teammates to Daniel Suárez, Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen.

Justin Marks comments

"Hélio is one of the greatest drivers of all time and exactly the type of driver we want to bring to NASCAR," said Marks.

"I think race fans around the world will be excited to see Hélio in NASCAR's most prestigious race. It also exposes our sport to a global audience and allows them to see just how great of a series we have in NASCAR."

Project 91 is an open entry that Trackhouse Racing specifically formed to bring drivers from outside of the typical NASCAR ladder system.

Daytona 500 Results: February 19, 2024 (NASCAR Cup Series)

Links

Helio Castroneves | Daytona International Speedway | NASCAR

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