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Michael Waltrip, two-time Daytona 500 winner, has guaranteed ride for race

Michael Waltrip will drive in the Daytona 500. That is assured, because his car has a charter.

Entries for the 58th running of the Great American Race were made public on Friday. In addition to the 36 charter teams, several so-called open teams will bid for the four remaining position in Feb. 21's race.

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A two-time winner of the Daytona 500, Waltrip had a sponsor but needed a ride. Remember, his eponymous team disbanded after the 2015 season.