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NASCAR says no to Daytona 500 entry for Mike Wallace, who's been idling too long


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Published in Sports and Competition on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 12:05 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Mike Wallace announced he'd attempt the Daytona 500 at age 65. Ten days later, NASCAR says 'not so fast.' Here's the reason.

The article from MSN discusses NASCAR's decision to deny Mike Wallace an entry for the Daytona 500. Wallace, a veteran racer, has not competed in a NASCAR Cup Series race since 2015, and NASCAR has a rule that drivers must have competed in the series within the last three years to be eligible for the Daytona 500. Despite Wallace's extensive experience and his attempt to secure a spot through a charter team, NASCAR upheld its rule, emphasizing the importance of recent racing experience for safety and competitive reasons. This decision has sparked some debate within the racing community about the balance between experience and current form.

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