NASCAR drivers are divided over a controversial new rule designed for "world-class drivers" that could give accomplished drivers from other racing disciplines an automatic berth into Cup Series races,

Check out the NASCAR Cup Series entry list for the 2025 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, including the most notable drivers!

The Daytona 500 has NASCAR’s most unique — and complicated — qualifying format. And it got more convoluted this year with the largest number of entrants in a decade and a new rule that could add a 41st driver to the 40-car field.

The Daytona 500 driver lineup isn't set in stone yet. The entry list includes 45 drivers fighting for 40 spots — or maybe 41 spots.

A controversial new NASCAR rule designed for “world-class drivers” could give Helio Castroneves an automatic berth into the Daytona 500