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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.

Veteran driver Mike Wallace criticized NASCAR for barring him from the 2025 Daytona 500 due to his inactivity.

At 65 years old, Mike Wallace was looking at becoming the biggest Cinderella Story leading into the 2025 Daytona 500. The driver, who has accumulated nine wins

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 Cup Series organization MBM Motorsports is seeking a funded driver for the 67th running of the Daytona 500, after their previously announced pilot, Mike

Mike Wallace has not been approved by NASCAR to attempt to compete in the Daytona 500 next month with MBM Motorsports due to inactivity in the sport over the last few years. NASCAR confirmed that

NASCAR parked Mike Wallace's plans to run the Daytona 500 at age 65. Helio Castroneves, meanwhile, is in the field. Also, Notre Dame or Ohio State?

The multi-time NASCAR Xfinity Series winner will join Garage 66 for an attempt at the 2025 Daytona 500, driving the No. 66 QuickTie Ford Mustang Dark Horse.

Morgan Shepherd, shown here in 1994, made his final Daytona 500 start at the age of 55 in 1997. He started 42nd that year and finished 29th. Shepherd's best finish in the 500 came in 1992 when he finished runner-up to Davey Allison.

Garage 66, formerly known as MBM Motorsports, has recently announced Chandler Smith as their driver for the No. 66 QuickTie Ford Mustang Dark Horse for the 67th edition of the iconic Daytona 500 race.