9 Non-Charter Drivers Battle for Coveted Daytona 500 Starting Positions
Nine drivers will compete for the remaining spots in the 2024 Daytona 500, with 45 teams vying for positions in NASCAR's premier event.
NASCAR cars racing at Daytona
The 36 chartered teams have guaranteed spots, while four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves is assured participation through either qualification or the Open Exemption Provisional.
Open drivers competing for remaining spots include:
- Corey LaJoie (No. 01 Ford Mustang, Rick Ware Racing)
- Justin Allgaier (No. 40 Chevrolet, JR Motorsports)
- JJ Yeley (No. 44 Chevrolet, NY Racing Team)
- Martin Truex Jr. (No. 56 Toyota, Tricon Garage)
- Anthony Alfredo (No. 62 Chevrolet, Beard Motorsports)
- Chandler Smith (No. 66 Ford Mustang, Garage 66)
- B.J. McLeod (No. 78 Chevrolet, Live Fast Motorsports)
- Jimmie Johnson (No. 84 Toyota, Legacy Motor Club)
Notable storylines include Tricon Garage's potential Cup Series debut with Martin Truex Jr., who reunites with championship-winning crew chief Cole Pearn. JR Motorsports also seeks its first Cup Series race appearance with Justin Allgaier.
William Byron and Hendrick Motorsports enter as defending champions of the 67th annual Daytona 500.
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