NASCAR has announced substantial rule changes for the 2025 season, aiming to tackle controversies that arose from last year. An adjustment to address the concerns regarding interpretations of race manipulation was highlighted by Bob Pockrass of FOX Sports. He posted the changes to social media, writing:

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

From guest driver provisions to stricter playoff rules, NASCAR’s 2025 rules updates promise to shake up the field while keeping teams and manufacturers on their toes.

With less than a month until NASCAR vehicles are on track at Bowman Gray Stadium, the sanctioning body has issued a host of new rule changes for the 2025 season.