Forty-five cars are entered for the Daytona 500, the most since 49 were entered for the 2015 race. This year’s entry list includes the 36 charter teams and nine open teams. There are four open spots in the 40-car field.

Helio Castroneves is one of nine drivers looking to qualify for the Daytona 500, although a new NASCAR rule means he's controversially guaranteed a spot.

NASCAR revealed the first official entry list for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500, and the list is busting at the seams with 45 cars, which wi