Wallace, Daytona 500 and NASCAR

NASCAR denies Mike Wallace, 65, from Daytona 500, '25 races
Veteran Mike Wallace, 65, said he wasn't approved by NASCAR to race in the Cup, Xfinity or Truck series in 2025, even after securing a Daytona 500 ride.
NASCAR Says No: Mike Wallace Out Of Daytona 500
Mike Wallace’s hopes of a Daytona 500 comeback have been dashed by NASCAR, citing his age, recent inactivity, and perhaps lingering shadows from a 2020 suspension.
NASCAR: Mike Wallace not approved for Daytona 500 bid
Competition officials said that driver Mike Wallace is not approved for his previously announced bid to qualify for this year's Daytona 500.
Chandler Smith replaces Mike Wallace, will attempt Daytona 500 with Garage 66
How about this? Chandler Smith is going to attempt to make the NASCAR Daytona 500 with Garage 66, replacing Mike Wallace as the driver of the No. 66 Ford.
NASCAR does not approve Mike Wallace to compete in Daytona 500
NASCAR has not approved former driver Mike Wallace to compete in the Daytona 500, a NASCAR spokesperson confirmed Monday night to NBC Sports. MBM Motorsports announced Jan. 2 that the 65-year-old Wallace would drive for the team in its attempt to make the Feb.
Mike Wallace, 65, in ‘shock’ at NASCAR’s denial of Daytona 500 attempt
NASCAR did not approve veteran driver Mike Wallace, who hasn't competed in a Cup Series race since 2015, to get behind the wheel for MBM Motorsports at the 2025 Daytona 500.
Mike Wallace Not Approved to Run Daytona 500; MBM Seeking Funded Driver
NASCAR Cup Series organization MBM Motorsports is seeking a funded driver for the 67th running of the Daytona 500, after their previously announced pilot, Mike
NASCAR deems Mike Wallace ineligible for Daytona 500
“MBM Motorsports can confirm that NASCAR has deemed Mike Wallace is not eligible to compete in the 2025 Daytona 500, despite eleven previous 500 starts and several superspeedway wins, due to lack of recent races in major professional motorsports.
NASCAR: Daytona 500 will not have ride for Mike Wallace, who's been idling too long
Mike Wallace announced he'd attempt the Daytona 500 at age 65. Ten days later, NASCAR says 'not so fast.' Here's the reason.
Chandler Smith Lands NASCAR Daytona 500 Seat After Shock Disqualification
Chandler Smith will make his Daytona 500 debut in 2025, driving the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66 after Mike Wallace was disqualified.
Chandler Smith to attempt to make Daytona 500 with Garage 66 entry
Chandler Smith will attempt to make the Daytona 500 for the Garage 66 team after NASCAR would not approve Mike Wallace for the ride. The 22-year-old Smith made three Cup starts in 2023 for Kaulig Racing.
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NASCAR Kicking Out Mike Wallace Pushes Joe Gibbs’ Ex-Star Into Daytona 500
When one door closes, another one opens. The post NASCAR Kicking Out Mike Wallace Pushes Joe Gibbs’ Ex-Star Into Daytona 500 ...
Veteran NASCAR Driver Releases Scathing Statement After Daytona 500 Disqualification
Veteran driver Mike Wallace criticized NASCAR for barring him from the 2025 Daytona 500 due to his inactivity.
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Chandler Smith Takes Mike Wallace’s Ride After NASCAR Ban, Reviving MBM Motorsports’ Hopes
Chandler Smith takes Mike Wallace's ride, stepping into the No. 66 car for the Daytona 500 and MBM Motorsports' future.