Rule changes let Castroneves enter Daytona 500

Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot in the season-opening Daytona 500 thanks to a slew of rule changes being instituted by NASCAR, the organization announced Friday.

Power hires agent as he begins contract season

Two-time IndyCar champ Will Power has signed with an agent for the first time as he heads into a contract year with Team Penske and believes he “can be absolutely competitive for another five years.”