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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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     Other Motorsports News
     15 Feb: Kiwi Nick Cassidy's placed 11th and compatriot Mitch Evans 21st in Formula E's round three event in Jeddah
     04 Feb: 17-year-old Louis Sharp has secured a drive at the Race of Champions in Sydney next month
     30 Jan: An assertion from Kiwi driver Marcus Armstrong that the series he competes in is becoming universally recognised as the best motorsport product in the world
     25 Jan: Red Bull's return to Nascar has boosted Kiwi driver Shane van Gisbergen's US career
     21 Jan: Scott McLaughlin has identified his main goal for his fifth season in IndyCar - and it's not the championship title
     13 Dec: Kiwi drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Scott McLaughlin have joined forces for next month's 24 Hours of Daytona
     10 Dec: A boost for next season's Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship, with Supercars champion Will Brown confirmed to take part
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     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    A motorcyclist has been critically injured in a crash on State Highway 73, the Arthur's Pass road 21:56

    Motoring:
    For South Island motorists: a crash has closed State Highway 73 between Arthurs Pass and Otira 21:16

    Politics:
    Education Minister Erica Stanford says her associate minister, David Seymour, was overstepping the mark when he announced a crackdown on teacher-only days last year 18:56

    Entertainment:
    Stampede at Indian railway station kills Maha Kumbh festival pilgrims 18:46

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person has serious injuries after a crash which has closed State Highway 2 at Tutira in Hawke's Bay 18:36

    Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson believes Joe Schmidt won't be lost to Australian rugby when he steps down as head coach at the end of the Rugby Championship 18:06

    Environment:
    A temporary relief station is now operating for people affected by a fire on the third floor of a multi-storey building in Wellington's Willis Street 17:46

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple believes winning tonight's A-League clash against the Glory in Perth is vital for their play-off hopes 17:46

    Rugby League:
    Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris believes the All-Stars teams should always be at full strength 17:36

    Cricket:
    Former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson believes the openers are a point of contention in New Zealand's ODI side heading into the Champions Trophy this week 16:56


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