Chandler Smith to Attempt 2025 Daytona 500

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.
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.
Chandler Smith replaces Mike Wallace, will attempt Daytona 500 with Garage 66
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.
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
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.
Garage 66 finds new driver after Mike Wallace's entry was rejected
Garage 66 is heading to the Daytona 500 with Chandler Smith MBM Motorsports originally signed Mike Wallace to race for them in the upcoming Daytona 500. NASCAR stepped in and rejected the entry. NASCAR blocks Mike Wallace from racing in the Daytona 500 Since then,
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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Chandler Smith Takes Mike Wallace’s Ride After NASCAR Ban, Reviving MBM Motorsports’ Hopes
Chandler Smith takes Mike Wallace's ride, stepping into the No. 66 car for the Daytona 500 and MBM Motorsports' future.
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