Chandler Smith to Attempt 2025 Daytona 500

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.
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.
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
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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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NASCAR Team MBM Motorsports Rebrands as Garage 66 Amid Daytona 500 Driver Hunt and Intense 2025 Competition
NASCAR season kicks off with a major shakeup as MBM Motorsports announces a bold rebrand to Garage 66, signaling a fresh ...
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Carl Long’s NASCAR team rebrands, adds driver for Clash amid Daytona 500 denial
The team is still seeking a funded driver to replace Mike Wallace for the Daytona 500 coming up in mid-February ...
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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.
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NASCAR Rumor: Former Joe Gibbs Star Set to Take Over Mike Wallace & MBM Motorsports’ Failed Daytona 500 Ambitions
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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 ...
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Mike Wallace Not Approved to Run Daytona 500; MBM Seeking Funded Driver
Mike Wallace is not approved to compete in the Daytona 500, NASCAR says. MBM Motorsports is looking for a funded driver to pilot the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Mike Wallace will not be ...
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MBM Motorsports’ Name Change Draws Mockery From Fans as Setbacks Mount for the Team
MBM Motorsports’ name change draws mockery as fans question its impact on the team's persistent struggles and performance issues.