What began as an exciting one-off opportunity of a lifetime, turned into a quick exit in the Daytona 500 for Helio Castroneves.

The four-time Indianapolis 500 winner was involved in a crash on lap 71, which was caused by a stack-up on the outside lane when leader Joey Logano endured a throttle body problem.

The issue saw Logano dramatically slow while shifting through gears on a restart. A chain reaction occurred behind the No. 22 Team Penske Ford as drivers bounced into the back of each other before Ross Chastain spun and slammed into the left-rear side of Castroneves No. 91 Chevrolet.

Other drivers involved included Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Riley Herbst, Jimmie Johnson, Chase Briscoe, John Hunter Nemechek, Ty Dillon, Cole Custer and Cody Ware.

Castroneves car sustained too much damage to continue as he was towed to the garage.

Truex, Chastain and Castroneves were the only drivers who were unable to continue.

It was an unfortunate end to the 49-year-olds first start in the Great American Race as he showed plenty of adaptation throughout the first stage.

I tried stopping it and Martin Truex Jr. came really hard and hit me, but I dont think that was the issue, Castroneves said. I think the issue was that I guess someone on the bottom hit me from the side and it broke the axle. Disappointed, of course.

I was learning so much. Its incredible when you have more laps in it and how you understand the air flow and what the guys are doing, like saving fuel. There were some sketchy moments, but what a shame. I wish I was still out there because theres still more to understand and more to learn.

Castroneves Daytona Speedweeks action was tumultuous:

• Crashed in his Duel
• Endured multiple accidents during his ARCA Menards Series debut
• Managed to finish fifth in ARCA event
• Wrecked during cooldown lap of ARCA race after A.J. Moyer ran into the back of Castroneves car

While Castroneves was disappointed with the outcome, he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to compete.

I was starting to get a little more comfortable with the whole process, but it is what it is, Castroneves said.

I just have to thank NASCAR, as well, to be able to put together this type of a show. Now lets go for the Indianapolis 500!

Hell pilot a Meyer Shank Racing Honda for the Indianapolis 500 in May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.