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.

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

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

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