Daytona 500, Mike Wallace and NASCAR

Mike Wallace Heartbroken, Confused by Daytona 500 Ineligibility
In an exclusive interview, Mike Wallace describes that he is equally heartbroken and confused by NASCAR forbidding him from competing for a spot in the 2025 Daytona 500 field. Wallace, 65, was looking to pay tribute to his wife,
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.
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.
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: 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.
NASCAR Tells 65-Year-Old Mike Wallace He Can't Race in the Daytona 500
Wallace, who last raced in NASCAR on an oval in 2015, had already announced his plans to attempt to qualify for the race next month.
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 denies 65-year-old veteran of 800 starts Daytona entry
Austin Cindric (left) speaks with Mike Wallace in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150
NASCAR Won't Let Mike Wallace Race in Daytona 500
Team says NASCAR has decided that "due to lack of recent races in major professional motorsports," the 65-year-old Wallace won't be allowed to attempt comeback."
Wallace not approved for Daytona 500 attempt
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
Mike Wallace making first NASCAR Cup start in a decade
In fact, Wallace hasn’t made a Cup Series start since 2015, meaning this will be his first time behind the wheel of the NextGen car as well. Wallace has 809 national touring starts with four Xfinity Series wins and five Truck Series wins.
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Mike Wallace Breaks Silence on NASCAR’s Rejection and Delivers a Powerful Message to Fans
Mike Wallace breaks silence on NASCAR's rejection, emphasizing resilience and gaining overwhelming support from fans and ...
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Daytona 500 Update from MBM Motorsports
MBM Motorsports can confirm that NASCAR has deemed Mike Wallace is not eligible to compete in the 2025 Daytona 500, despite ...
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Dale Jr. Defends 65-YO Mike Wallace’s Daytona 500 Return Against NASCAR Community’s Hatred
NASCAR Racing has witnessed family members continuing their legacy in the sport. The post Dale Jr. Defends 65-YO Mike Wallace ...
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NASCAR Team Owner's Daytona Dream Ends in Heartbreak After Sponsor Crisis Turns Ugly
In the countdown to Daytona, there are now just 35 days left for the 'Great American Race'. The post NASCAR Team Owner's ...