Normally, there are only 40 cars in the Daytona 500, but this year, the race will have 41, thanks to NASCAR’s Open Exemption Provisional, which allows what the governing body deems as world-class drivers to enter the Daytona 500 if they don’t qualify on speed. Castroneves will get credit if he wins the race but no prize money or points.

NASCAR Xfinity Series season begins with the United Rentals 300 at the Daytona International Speedway. See Saturday's starting lineup here.

With qualifying set at Daytona International Speedway, here is the full starting lineup for the first NASCAR Xfinity Series race of 2025. Did Not Qualify: Carson Ware, CJ McLaughlin, JJ Yeley