Montoya is one of the handful of elite drivers to attempt racing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. This year’s Daytona 500 field is dotted with drivers who have tried both, including seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, AJ Allmendinger, Kyle Larson and even a Daytona 500 rookie in four-time Indy 500 champion Helio Castroneves.

The 67th Daytona 500 will have a 41st driver as four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves will use a controversial new NASCAR provisional to make his Cup debut in The Great American Race. Castroneves crashed on Lap 14 in the first Duel qualifying race.

Hélio Castroneves, an IndyCar Series legend, is looking to make his mark in the world of NASCAR at the Daytona 500. However, he's a bit older than the typical rookie.

IndyCar legend Hélio Castroneves could earn a spot in the race even if he fails to qualify on speed. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A controversial new rule has NASCAR drivers divided ahead of the 2025 Daytona 500.

Four-time Indy 500 champion Hélio Castroneves will attempt to become just the third driver to win both Indy 500 and Daytona 500 on Sunday.