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NASCAR Cup Series driver Helio Castroneves (91) walks onto the driver introduction stage to greet fans before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Helio Castroneves (91) walks onto the driver introduction stage to greet fans before the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Despite an early exit from Sunday's Daytona 500, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves enjoyed his time in Daytona, and would be open to future NASCAR starts.

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Feb 16, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Preece (60) gets airborne after a wreck during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Helio Castroneves (91), Ross Chastain (1), and Martin Truex Jr. (56) each saw their bid for a Daytona 500 win come to an end in a Lap 71 crash.

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Team Great Britain waves to the crowd during a fan forum before the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas driver George Russell (63) celebrates his race victory of the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

May 8, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Dan Marino and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem applaud during the award ceremony following the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

May 4, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) leads the start of the F1 Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

William Byron was scored the race leader when rain halted the Daytona 500 after 11 laps were completed on Sunday afternoon.

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren Team driver Oscar Piastri (81) during the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Oct 22, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; BWT Alpine F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso (14) of Team Spain drives during qualifying for the U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Moneygram Haas F1 Team driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany (27) drives during qualifiers for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 at the Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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Kyle Busch turns the no. 8 Chevrolet into the gargae area as other racers move down pit road, Friday February 14, 2025 during practice at Daytona International Speedway.

Nov 22, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Moneygram Haas F1 Team driver Kevin Magnussen of Denmark (20) drives during qualifiers for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 at the Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Jesse Love took an emotional second career NASCAR Xfinity Series win in Saturday's United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway.

Nov 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (4) arrives before practice for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz (55) celebrates after placing third in the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (6) talks to his crew chief Jeremy Bullins during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Lawless Alan was one of many drivers, who suffered massive damage throughout the day in the ARCA Menards Series Ride the Dente 200 at Daytona.

Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso of Team Spain comes in for a pitstop at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas Sunday October 20, 2024.

Helio Castroneves recorded a fifth-place finish in a roller coaster ARCA Menards Series race at Daytona International Speedway.

Sep 26, 2008; SINGAPORE; Formula one president Bernie Ecclestone on pit road during practice for the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix in Singapore. Mandatory Credit: Franz Pammer/GEPA via Imagn Images

Jeremy Clements' No. 51 car is covered during a rain shower on pit road at Daytona during NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying. Team member Gabe Wood looks on.

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; BWT Alpine F1 Team driver Pierre Gasly of France (10) drives during the Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images