Although Castroneves is driving for an open team, the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner is locked into the field through a new rule that allows NASCAR to invite a “world-class driver” to each event. His Trackhouse Racing team was the only one to apply before the deadline, so he was the only driver NASCAR considered for the provisional spot.

NASCAR's new rule allowing elite drivers entry into the Daytona 500 has split opinions with the full-time drivers.

Will you need to bring an umbrella or poncho for Sunday's big race? Here's the latest outlook for Daytona Beach weekend weather.