Latest Helio Castroneves News

There's a race this weekend, so Justin Marks made sure Trackhouse Racing had entry in the field

Jan. 20, 2025 11:01 AM EST

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Justin Marks had grandiose ideas when he bought Chip Ganassi Racing ahead of the 2022 NASCAR season. The former driver is probably the most forward-thinking team owner in NASCAR and in three seasons is making his mark all over motorsports. He was the...

Father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. dies at 66

Jan. 18, 2025 09:55 AM EST

Martin Truex Sr., the father of former NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr., has died, Truex and his brother said in a statement. He was 66. “We are devastated by the loss of our father,” Martin Jr. and Ryan Truex said. “Simply put, he was our hero and a great man. We appreciate...

2-time IndyCar champion Will Power hires agent with the hope he can keep racing for Team Penske

Jan. 15, 2025 17:27 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — If Will Power had his way, he'd keep racing for Team Penske — maybe five more years. He certainly believes he can keep winning IndyCar races for that long. The 2018 Indianapolis 500 champion and two-time series champ announced Wednesday he's...

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers

Jan. 10, 2025 17:37 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hello Helio and welcome to the Daytona 500. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday. Castroneves is guaranteed a spot in the...

Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner

Jan. 06, 2025 15:33 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month's Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing. Castroneves, one of the most popular drivers in IndyCar history, has been trying for two years to get a Daytona 500...