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    Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut at next month's Daytona 500

    Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut at next month's Daytona 500


    Castroneves will drive for Trackhouse Racing, which also houses kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen.

    The Brazilian has to earn his spot in the Daytona 500 field during qualifying, with six extra berths available in NASCAR's biggest race.

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