With over 800 starts at the national level, and 197 in Cup, Mike Wallace was looking forward to making an unexpected return to the sport in next month's Daytona 500. But the veteran driver, even with 11 Daytona 500 starts and 16 attempts, was denied a 17th, as confirmed by a NASCAR spokesperson to Motorsport.com.NASCAR cited "recent racing activity and performance" as the driving factors ...Keep reading

motorsport

United States

Veteran NASCAR driver Mike Wallace denied approval to run Daytona 500

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. The motorsports team announced earlier this month that Wallace, 65, would join them in an attempt to qualify for the season-opening Crown Jewel Feb. 16. Had he been approved, Wallace would have been the second-oldest driver to start the race. A NASCAR spokesperson told media…

Blue Water Healthy Living

Port Huron

St. Clair County

Michigan

Mike Wallace, 65, in ‘shock’ at NASCAR’s denial of Daytona 500 attempt - Blue Water Healthy Living

FirstSportz Mike Wallace, belonging to the iconic Wallace family, was set to make history in the upcoming Daytona 500, starting as The post “Utterly shocked!” Mike Wallace breaks silence on NASCAR disqualifying him from 2025 Daytona 500 appeared first on FirstSportz.

FirstSportz

“Utterly shocked!” Mike Wallace breaks silence on NASCAR disqualifying him from 2025 Daytona 500

NASCAR has denied Mike Wallace an entry into the Daytona 500 due to recent racing activity and performance. - Australia's #1 motorsport news website

Speedcafe

NASCAR denies 65-year-old veteran of 800 starts Daytona entry

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 with any request to compete, a driver’s recent activity and performance are a primary factor for consideration. Wallace has not made a NASCAR national series start since 2020 when he ran three road course races in the Xfinity Series. The last time he ra…

RACER

Wallace not approved for Daytona 500 attempt

Mike Wallace had a ride lined up for the Daytona 500; NASCAR said no and the driver is now ‘in shock’ Mike Wallace is the brother of Kenny Wallace and NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Rusty Wallace. At age 65, he was set to return to the Daytona 500. Mike Wallace set for return to NASCAR Wallace signed a deal with MBM Motorsports. The deal was announced just days ago. “I am very excited to be teamed up with Carl Long and the complete MBM Motorsports t…

Racing News

NASCAR blocks Mike Wallace from racing in the Daytona 500

BVM Sports US

In a stunning twist, NASCAR fans were shocked to learn that Mike Wallace’s Daytona 500 hopes crushed under a controversial decision. Despite his decades of experience, NASCAR has refused to let the 65-year-old veteran race this year. What happened behind the scenes to lead to this? Was it just about his time away from the track, or is there more to the story? Key Highlights 
Mike Wallace was denied entry into the Daytona 500 due to a decade-long…

slicksandsticks.com

Mike Wallace’s Daytona 500 Hopes Crushed as NASCAR Refuses Approval for the Race

Veteran NASCAR driver Mike Wallace’s hopes of a storybook return at the 2025 Daytona 500 have been dashed, as NASCAR announced he would not be approved to compete due to his extended absence from the sport. Wallace, a 65-year-old member of the iconic Wallace racing family, expressed his shock and devastation at the decision, which also leaves MBM Motorsports without a driver or sponsor for the event. Why NASCAR Said No The sanctioning body cited…

Motorcycle Sports

NASCAR Blocks Mike Wallace’s Daytona 500 Comeback Citing Inactivity, Leaving MBM Motorsports Scrambling

The nine-time NASCAR national touring series race winner from Fenton, Missouri, did not receive approval from NASCAR to contend for a starting spot for this year's 67th running of the Great American Race nearly two weeks after initially announcing his plans to compete in the event with MBM Motorsports. The post NASCAR confirms Mike Wallace ineligible for Daytona 500 appeared first on SpeedwayMedia.com.

speedwaymedia.com

NASCAR confirms Mike Wallace ineligible for Daytona 500-The nine-time NASCAR national touring series race winner from Fenton, Missouri, did not receive approval from NASCAR to contend for a starting spot for this year's 67th running of the Great American 

Veteran NASCAR driver Mike Wallace denied approval to run Daytona 500

Coverage Details

Bias Distribution

Ownership

Similar News Topics

Similar News Topics