Veteran NASCAR driver Mike Wallace, who was denied, and four-time Indy 500 champion Helio Castroneves, who got in on an owner’s exemption, were the two examples to open the season at Daytona. Last week at Phoenix it was Katherine Legge, who has competed in various series, including IndyCar, IMSA and last year in the Xfinity Series.

It's been a difficult start to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season for reigning champion Joey Logano. Despite having good speed, Logano became the first