DAYTONA, Florida - It looks like Valley NASCAR driver Dave Blaney will have to qualify to get into the Daytona 500.

A deal is in the works to give his guaranteed spot to Danica Patrick.

Blaney had his spot after finishing in the top three of owners points last season. That guaranteed him a spot in the first five races of the upcoming season.

It's believed Tommy Baldwin Racing will get technical and pit help from Stewart Haas racing as part of the deal.