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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

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

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.

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.

Competition officials said that driver Mike Wallace is not approved for his previously announced bid to qualify for this year's Daytona 500.

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

Chandler Smith takes Mike Wallace's ride, stepping into the No. 66 car for the Daytona 500 and MBM Motorsports' future.

The 22-year-old Smith from Talking Rock, Georgia, will pilot the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford entry throughout the 2025 Daytona Speedweeks festivities as he attempts to make his first start in the Great American Race.

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.