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. He failed to make the Daytona 500 for Garage 66, known then as MBM Motorsports, that year.
Garage 66’s Daytona 500 Plan: Chandler Smith And Determination
The final piece of the ongoing MBM-Garage 66-Mike Wallace-Daytona 500 saga has finally dropped into place, and the news is about as shocking as finding sand at the beach. Garage 66 has announced that (insert drum roll here) Chandler Smith will be behind the wheel of their Ford in a attempt to crack the lineup for this year’s Daytona 500.
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 Heartbroken, Confused by Daytona 500 Ineligibility
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
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.
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
Garage 66 finds new driver for Daytona 500 after Mike Wallace not approved
In the aftermath of NASCAR ultimately deciding not to approve Mike Wallace entry into making a Daytona 500 attempt a
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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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Ex-JGR driver set to take reins of Garage 66 entry for Daytona 500 amid Mike Wallace’s fiasco
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.
From Daytona Drama To Madhouse Mayhem: Garage 66 Looking For Fresh Start
After NASCAR denied Mike Wallace’s Daytona 500 entry, Carl Long’s rebranded team, Garage 66, turns to Garrett Smithley for ...
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Mike Wallace’s Brutal Response to NASCAR’s “Knife in Heart & Back” Triggers Shocking Hate From Fans
Veteran NASCAR driver felt that he had everything set and cleared to make his mega comeback at the Daytona 500. The post Mike ...