Breaking News: NASCAR Disqualifies Mike Wallace From Daytona 500 For Inactivity

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  • @marcusmcclanahan8375
    @marcusmcclanahan8375 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    Mike Wallace is a solid safe driver. Long time nascar fan but don't watch the races anymore just catch the highlights. He deserves a shot has paid his dues. Experience counts!

  • @adamparker7769
    @adamparker7769 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +103

    Let’s be honest, if Jeff Gordon or one of the Labonte’s wanted to come back, NASCAR would be all over that publicity. This is different strokes for different folks.

    • @scottg9855
      @scottg9855 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      It's always been like that.

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Bobby has still been racing some And I'm pretty sure he's younger than Mike. Gordon is 100% done

    • @adamparker7769
      @adamparker7769 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      @@johnhaas2523 My point is that I have a feeling they’d make an exception if it was a bigger name. Hell, if it was Rusty instead of Mike, NASCAR would be on board.

    • @jaredkinneyjr
      @jaredkinneyjr 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Mark Thompson is the oldest NASCAR driver to start the Daytona 500. He competed in the 2018 Daytona 500 at the age of 66, setting a record as the oldest driver to attempt the race. Thompson finished the race in 22nd place.

    • @kurtisstutzman7056
      @kurtisstutzman7056 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Dale Jr...?!

  • @pontiac411
    @pontiac411 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +70

    I miss the days where if you could qualify you got to race.

    • @PaperBanjo64
      @PaperBanjo64 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Same

    • @manga12
      @manga12 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      yea and most sanctions in openwheel you show up you buy the license and insurance, pay for your pit spot and pass, and get out and qualify you duke it out fee simple title lock stock and barrel as far as I know, that how it would be with usac silver crown and those are even lighter and have higher horsepower then nascar

    • @IndependenceIron
      @IndependenceIron 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      The whole "Charter" system and guaranteed spots has ruined the sport and hurt the level of competition. Pull the charters and let all the teams duke it out and the sport would improve! If mike could qualify he should race. The even worse part is they say he can't race xfinity or trucks. Which IDIOT in Nascar is making these dumb decsions.

  • @GregoryBradley-v3t
    @GregoryBradley-v3t 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +146

    Mike Wallace is safer than Ty Gibbs

    • @PaperBanjo64
      @PaperBanjo64 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      I'd rather be racing besides Mike Wallace than Wrecky Spinhouse!

    • @Sheryl-1974
      @Sheryl-1974 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      TY GIBBS IS MAKING HIS GRANDFATHER LOOK LIKE A JOKE

    • @CPO-Snarky
      @CPO-Snarky 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      Corey LaJoie says hold my beer.

    • @wolfpackstudios3040
      @wolfpackstudios3040 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Clearly your another butt hurt Kyle Busch fan get over it already. Kyle refused to allow Joe to pay him the difference that's his fault. Next time I bet he'll take the offer if it comes up

    • @Ernie-j3r
      @Ernie-j3r 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@GregoryBradley-v3t so true

  • @MonteD1
    @MonteD1 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +120

    But they'll put a F1 guy with zero experience in a Cup car and guarantee a spot.

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MonteD1 It's not all about NASCAR experience but rather the size of track and things like that

    • @matthewscott8692
      @matthewscott8692 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      He's Indycar*

    • @deantait8326
      @deantait8326 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Elio has no NASCAR experience and he doesn’t have a guaranteed spot in the Daytona 500 in the Project 91, Track-House entry. I don’t think they have a “Character”.
      This is sad more Mike Wallace 😢

    • @jaredkinneyjr
      @jaredkinneyjr 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Mark Thompson is the oldest NASCAR driver to start the Daytona 500. He competed in the 2018 Daytona 500 at the age of 66, setting a record as the oldest driver to attempt the race. Thompson finished the race in 22nd place.

    • @TheFIghtin
      @TheFIghtin 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@MonteD1 shows just how little you know

  • @scottchamberlain5594
    @scottchamberlain5594 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +61

    At the same time NASCAR announces their 'promotor's option' where NASCAR can get you a golden ticket into a race from another series. Personally, if he's got a license, and passes the physical, I say let him try. I just hate the increasingly arbitrary behavior that NASCAR has exhibited.

    • @PaperBanjo64
      @PaperBanjo64 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Again, more proof NASCAR is a crooked monopoly and Michael Jordan has valid reasons to sue them!

    • @jaredkinneyjr
      @jaredkinneyjr 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Mark Thompson is the oldest NASCAR driver to start the Daytona 500. He competed in the 2018 Daytona 500 at the age of 66, setting a record as the oldest driver to attempt the race. Thompson finished the race in 22nd place.

    • @kurtisstutzman7056
      @kurtisstutzman7056 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's total BS...!

    • @LevyMorris-r1t
      @LevyMorris-r1t 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      MCGriff, Trickle, Morgan Shepard. What is going to be next, forced retirement from NASCAR. Money to NASCAR is the key.

  • @normancoreyBuildingTrains
    @normancoreyBuildingTrains 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +99

    That is absolute BS. This is why nascar has empty seats. WWE of racing.

    • @TheFIghtin
      @TheFIghtin 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Because they didn't approve a 65 year old that hasn't raced in five years? Yes...that's why Nascar's doing bad.
      Stick to the dying toy train scene please.

    • @normancoreyBuildingTrains
      @normancoreyBuildingTrains 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @TheFIghtin I watched nascar waring for 40 years they didn't ever air them on TV when it was live. It's not that they won't let a driver compete because he has been out for 5 years, it's the rules they come up with . The chase, lap cars in the back, the lucky dog and on and on.
      The Bristol night race would be sold out a year before it was to take place. I built trains now because nascar has become a joke. As someone that has actually gone to 100s of races I can speak for the old school fans they have ruined the sport. If I am wrong explain empty seats at Daytona, Bristol, Talladega, Lowes Motor speedway .

    • @billybobbocephus2177
      @billybobbocephus2177 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@normancoreyBuildingTrains Not only empty seats, but removing seats and grandstands. Richmond had a seating capacity of 110,000 in 2001 when I was there and now it has about half that. The whole backstretch was removed. There were people begging for tickets outside the track, now with half the seats they don't sell out.

    • @toddrobbins392
      @toddrobbins392 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ⁠Excuse me the track name is now “Charlotte Motor Speedway”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @normancoreyBuildingTrains
      @normancoreyBuildingTrains 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @toddrobbins392 that's right, it has returned to its original name because the contract with Lowes is over. Why would they continue to pay all that money when Nascar can no longer fill the seats. It's gotten so bad that they have even shortened race from 500 miles to 400. Like I said, WWE of auto racing. Once they started with the playoffs , they jumped the shark. Bill France Sr. must be rolling in his grave.

  • @DirigoDuke
    @DirigoDuke 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +71

    If not Mike, why not Kenny. He’s certainly been active.

  • @woodbone1985
    @woodbone1985 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +129

    So CARL EDWARDS has been retired for 8 years ... do u think Nascar would disqualify him for inactivity if he wanted to run a race ? Just a thought Kenny what do u think ?

    • @huppmoile
      @huppmoile 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

      Or Mark Martin??

    • @thewayidoit8895
      @thewayidoit8895 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      They'd have to. Mark Martin, yes, too old. Not inactive. Its age no matter how they spin it.

    • @twoblacklabs904
      @twoblacklabs904 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      @@thewayidoit8895… then Sawyer is set for a AGE DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT! They’ve allowed older drivers than Mike to compete in the past….

    • @jasongrisdale3084
      @jasongrisdale3084 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thats the past...things change and that change was when that old hack morgan sheppard took out logano during a race which he was leading at the time​....that old man was 80 and was convinced he could still race with the best.....thats when nascar said enough of this shit@twoblacklabs904

    • @chuckhoward3626
      @chuckhoward3626 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yes, and NASCAR always has... Kenny and Mike know this, and in a Carl Long car is a double NO! Carl would be there if he could... but he can't.

  • @rebel6756
    @rebel6756 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Mike has no reason to be embarrassed. Nascar is the one who should be embarrassed. 👍

  • @chevyblock550
    @chevyblock550 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +120

    The timing of this is disgusting. Helio Castroneves is getting a GUARANTEED spot in the Daytona 500 and has NEVER driven in a NASCAR sanctioned race.
    Helio did the ARCA test this last weekend to get his ARCA license to run the Daytona ARCA race which will qualify him to run in cup.
    Mike Wallace could have done the SAME thing now he can't. Because of the timing. It's digusting, it's fraudulent, and NASCAR should be ashamed.

    • @williambillwaynerobertson930
      @williambillwaynerobertson930 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      Politics at its best, it's just frickin ridiculous

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      He's been racing unlike Mike and of course he's younger

    • @fastestallday
      @fastestallday 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      @chevyblock550 speak it brother. Nascar is the crackhead of sports!

    • @erikrenner
      @erikrenner 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      They knocked Mike out to make room for Helio.

    • @erikrenner
      @erikrenner 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      KENNY NEEDS TO TAKE MIKE’S PLACE!!!!

  • @erikrenner
    @erikrenner 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    TAKE HIS PLACE KENNY!!!!

    • @rowannelsoniii5952
      @rowannelsoniii5952 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's worth a shot Herm

    • @erikrenner
      @erikrenner 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @
      He needs to get JEGS or Sunoco to sponsor him….maybe both!

  • @russellboyer8528
    @russellboyer8528 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    Mike has no reason to be embarrassed, NASCAR is the one that should be embarrassed!!

    • @chrisgrimes707
      @chrisgrimes707 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I second that I’m very disappointed in Nascar

  • @BoydBlodgett
    @BoydBlodgett 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

    Just another reason why I quit watching nascar. Never seen a business that changes the rules a million times a second. And as far as the racing is concerned Bill France Sr and jr along with the pioneers of racing that are no longer here have to be rolling in their graves.

  • @dannypowers4995
    @dannypowers4995 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +46

    This is why I have found something else to do on a pretty Sunday afternoon.

    • @kurtisstutzman7056
      @kurtisstutzman7056 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Me too...! I used to NEVER miss a race...!!!

  • @DJinOcalaFla
    @DJinOcalaFla 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    So disappointed for Mike. Absolutely no reason at all that Mike should feel embarrassed, no reason whatsoever. Haters will be haters no matter what and winners will be winners no matter what, and Mike IS a winner! God bless.

  • @jeffgarcia4579
    @jeffgarcia4579 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +30

    Man, absolutely gut wrenching after hearing his story about his wife and the family looking foward. Feel for Mike and Kenny 😐. Y’all are true racers

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Maybe Mike should have been still racing part-time something

  • @stevereed8786
    @stevereed8786 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    NASCAR says if you have a Car and you can qualify then you are welcome. I didn't realize you need to include paying NASCAR 1 million Dollars.

    • @ChrisPearson-x8x
      @ChrisPearson-x8x 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      The last I heard it was 15 grand

    • @stevereed8786
      @stevereed8786 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ya@@ChrisPearson-x8x I can't believe that. So much for open invitation that NASCAR employed. I think that sucks. Even the Triple Crown is still open to all comers. If your Horse qualifies then your in. I think California Chrome was one of those entries. I think that is how it should be.

  • @kevdogg32
    @kevdogg32 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +56

    Elton Sawyer needs to be DQed from his job.

    • @RussellColeman-p2w
      @RussellColeman-p2w 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      He needs to carry his ass back to Saluda Speedway.

    • @deantait8326
      @deantait8326 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I Doubt it was his decision alone. There’s something else going on. They celebrate Elio but Mike is out? Too many drivers with no experience or no recent experience…. Too many old racers and or no NASCAR experience? WTH…. This is a shame 😢 Elton has been adequate but far from excellent in this position….
      NASCAR could have allowed some. Testing. I don’t like the post virus short weekends. I understand but don’t like it at all, nor do I like the “spec” next generation cars. Restrictions on horsepower? When are the races going to be claimer racing. Too many engineers and sim racing. This isn’t a video game. What a shame

  • @BrianIsTheGOAT594
    @BrianIsTheGOAT594 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    NASCAR allowed Mark Thompson to race in the Daytona 500, why not Mike Wallace? Such hypocrisy.

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Was Mark Thompson 65 years old and not raced anything in over 5 years

    • @BrianIsTheGOAT594
      @BrianIsTheGOAT594 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      @johnhaas2523 Mark Thompson was 66 years old when he ran Daytona in 2018.

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @BrianIsTheGOAT594 okay I didn't know cuz I don't know anything about him But I don't remember anybody by that name in the cup series race and next gen Is a totally different car. Was Mark Thompson still racing anything when he was approved or How many years was it since his last race before that race 2018

    • @ccrites123
      @ccrites123 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@johnhaas2523that’s not true. He raced 3 dirt late model races in 2024. And he raced about 30 in 2023. You don’t like Mike Wallace. So what’s your next bs excuse? Your sister Helio is 50 years old and has never raced nascar anything

    • @timothyknight8952
      @timothyknight8952 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If he was competive on dirt he's definitely with his experience is definitely capable another reason to not watch Nascar.

  • @beerbarnbrewing9160
    @beerbarnbrewing9160 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +83

    BS call in my opinion.

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You don't get an opinion Because NASCAR does not allowed anybody to have an opinion about it other than Mike

    • @PaperBanjo64
      @PaperBanjo64 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      ​@johnhaas2523 ever heard of the first ammendment!? Yes we ARE entitled to an opinion, you're not the emperor god of TH-cam!

    • @SGCgleaton
      @SGCgleaton 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@johnhaas2523i call bs on your opinion. Because that’s my opinion on your opinion. In my opinion. I think its be cause of his age and that is BS.
      IN MY OPINION 😂🤣

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @SGCgleaton It's definitely more than just age but yes age is a factor. Maybe Mike should not have waited so long to get back into a race car And I don't even understand the decision behind wanting to get into a car now or at Daytona. You got to remember this Next Gen drives differently.

    • @nashvillecop1
      @nashvillecop1 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Mike Wallace, NEXT YEAR! You know what you gotta do! DO IT!!

  • @MichaelHill-f3l
    @MichaelHill-f3l 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I'm a little older than you, Kenny. Went to my first race, Firecracker 400, in 1971. WAS a NASCAR fan for years. Have slowly drifted away one NASCAR decision after another. Can't help but wonder if this has something to do with Mike's suspension from NASCAR several years ago. We'll never know.

  • @JackOldenburg
    @JackOldenburg 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Got to feel bad for Mike

  • @Oldford777
    @Oldford777 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    At the very least they should have let him test and see how he did in a pack and time wise. It’s like riding a bike you don’t forget that and he was fantastic on super speedways

  • @seantyler369
    @seantyler369 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    I was excited to see him attempt to run the 500. Elton Sawyer couldn’t drive a school bus not sure how he became the competition director.

    • @TheFIghtin
      @TheFIghtin 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You were excited to see him miss the show?

    • @rogerwatson2255
      @rogerwatson2255 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      A school bus…no. A scooter though…yeah, still a no.

    • @dennismaynard9392
      @dennismaynard9392 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Back in the eighty’s I used to watch Elton and his dad race at Langley they both ran up front every week I’m sure he could get up to speed in a cup car in no time flat

    • @sirmonkey1985
      @sirmonkey1985 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      same reason why all crew chief's aren't drivers.

  • @OMG_No_Way
    @OMG_No_Way 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Mike, if you’re reading this, do NOT be embarrassed. Us fans will still be fans of yours, regardless if you’re racing or not. 🏁

  • @321gates
    @321gates 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    And to think I was about to watch my first Nascar race in about 25 yrs. Oh well, back watching podcasts and reminiscing about the good old days.

  • @wayneleslie5770
    @wayneleslie5770 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I was so excited for Mike, he has no reason to be embarrassed. Stand proud.

  • @dnbproperties
    @dnbproperties 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The fact that you guys came out and said it’s not happening. Nothing to be embarrassed about. Stand up guys!

  • @nascarson2414
    @nascarson2414 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    Another reason to avoid NASCAR TV this year.

    • @topgun2051
      @topgun2051 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      lol the fans have spoken they already abandoned the sport back in 2009, been tanking ever since.

  • @jerrycoon3369
    @jerrycoon3369 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +45

    This sounds crappy to me. I feel like if you have a car that is capable of qualifying you should be able to race.

    • @3120DownForce
      @3120DownForce 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Car might be capable...but that does not mean the driver is capable. Don't race for 20 years... just think you can climb into a cup car with these cars?? First time Wallace backs into a wall he'll be fataly injured. You know how old Mike is...he's brittle. 65 years old in these cars....naw, these new generation cars are too rough for him. The car will hurt Mike Wallace and nascar is protecting him from serious injuries. You FANS need to stop taking it personal. It doesn't affect your lives. Mike will need to get some arca Daytona and Talladega starts before nascar will give him the green light for Cup Series at Daytona. Maybe he can plan for next year and also get his strength and endurance up again like he was in his prime. Crossing my fingers for 2026 and the Mike Wallace return to the Daytona 500. 💪🏁💪🏁💪

    • @thomasalford9349
      @thomasalford9349 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Totally agree,im 67 & yes the old body is brittle but think NASCAR is doing Mike a favor,ill be pullin for him in 2026 got a year to plan,work out and very possibly could win the 500 hey never know,iv been watching NASCAR for over 50 years and it's true if you in it,you can win it.ask Trevor Bane,Ward Burton,Derrick Cope,good luck friend. Sorry to hear of Mikes wife,you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.​@3120DownForce

    • @nathanstroud2223
      @nathanstroud2223 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@3120DownForce "It doesn't affect you personally" is a sophomoric argument. Nobody is impressed by it. People are allowed to care about things.

    • @joeldavis8392
      @joeldavis8392 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@3120DownForce Arca is nascar and he is banned in all nascar series!

  • @joezuppardo9069
    @joezuppardo9069 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Sad news to hear. Nascar is doing some crazy things these days. The DMG is a messed up group of people screwing up not one but two racing series.

  • @cats362
    @cats362 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Guarantee drivers complained. morgan shepherd was complained on everytime during the race . Listened to drivers going off every week about him during the race. You can deny it , but drivers attitudes today, is not family community anymore

  • @KevinOHair
    @KevinOHair 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    this is horseshit nascar is making all kinds of terrible changes going into this season.

  • @MikeM275
    @MikeM275 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    Sue for discrimination.

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You can't sue for such a thing when nascar says he's disqualified And It ain't all about Age But the lack of experience and he hasn't been racing hardly anything in over 5 years

    • @jolenew9595
      @jolenew9595 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@johnhaas2523 oh YES you can enter into litigation over a case like this!!!

    • @MikeM275
      @MikeM275 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ That's hogwash! 5 years without racing for a person that raced their whole life is insignificant. As is the age. Ask me how I know!

  • @charstph
    @charstph 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    That's BS to me!!!!😡🤬

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You called BS and you're breaking the laws of NASCAR

  • @williamcottone814
    @williamcottone814 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mike doesn’t deserve this.
    NASCAR doesn’t deserve a man as respected as your brother.

  • @joshchilds1473
    @joshchilds1473 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    It is a pay to play. Mike gave a lot of years to that sport but now isn't welcome? Doesn't he still have his cup licence. Morgan Shepard raced at 70 plus. As well as Dave Marcus

  • @truckerdan3592
    @truckerdan3592 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've been a nascar fan for over 40 years my first driver I liked was your brother rusty and I was a rusty fan until he retired in 2005. I love you, rusty and Mike as a fan and would like to meet all of you at the same time

    • @dnosilrubjr4144
      @dnosilrubjr4144 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I got to meet all 3 back in 2001 or 2002 at the dirt track in Benton, MO. I remember they arrived in a limousine with empty miller lite cans scattered amongst the floorboard 😂

  • @thomas5040
    @thomas5040 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    1 step closer to tuning Nascar out.

  • @JoeWells-oh2so
    @JoeWells-oh2so 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    Like a 65 year old who hasn't raced in five years is going to bring the talent pool DOWN? 😒😒 I think there's a better chance of him doing too well.

  • @MichaelLatino-oh7bh
    @MichaelLatino-oh7bh 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

    What would Nascar do if Dale Jr. wanted to race??????

    • @GreyhairedOlddude
      @GreyhairedOlddude 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      They would say no problem he has been racing a limited schedule if he raced 0 they would say sure because Jr brings fans and cash

    • @paulwest4755
      @paulwest4755 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      We all know the answer to that.

    • @TheFIghtin
      @TheFIghtin 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@paulwest4755 Jr. is 15 years younger, still has competed semi regularly, and has shown in those starts he's not a moving road block. So yes, we know why Jr. would be allowed to race.
      Or were you hinting at some sort of conspiracy theory?

    • @jeremysimpson1432
      @jeremysimpson1432 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      He ran an xfinity race last year and was very competitive And several late models….. not the same thing

  • @peterandrews955
    @peterandrews955 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Bring back Mike Wallace 😊😊😊!!!

  • @GaryFowler-l3j
    @GaryFowler-l3j 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good stuff,kenny is great...nice show,thank you.

  • @jonathanwoodard4879
    @jonathanwoodard4879 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Kenny Wallace is the man, Kenny when are You and Schrader going to come back to Longdale Speedway in Oklahoma? Please Please Please

  • @tomgraham4069
    @tomgraham4069 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Let’s look at the opposite spectrum. How does NASCAR approve the young, inexperienced drivers coming into Trucks and Infinity series. Mike would understand Daytona better than a young inexperienced drivers.

  • @x7cj87
    @x7cj87 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Wallace Brothers Racing... Would love to see all of you slinging some dirt or running the Cars tour together.

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I think Rusty's done completely racing

  • @DavidClark-vu3dw
    @DavidClark-vu3dw 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    Nascar will probably come out with a max age rule next.

    • @PaperBanjo64
      @PaperBanjo64 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have mixed feelings on that, on one hand how many 60+ years are gonna try to qualify for a Cup race, on the other, older ya get the more injury prone you are...nobody wants to see an old beloved racer come out of retirement and get hurt in a crash.

  • @TanDawg58
    @TanDawg58 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This is why we need Pre-Season testing at Daytona back. If he had the opportunity to go out there and run some laps, then the yes or no call could've been made.

  • @davidvanbrunt4233
    @davidvanbrunt4233 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Hey Nascar ,ever wondered why I don't watch anymore ???!!!

  • @bobbolieu9013
    @bobbolieu9013 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It's sad that NASCAR has disqualified Mike Wallace from driving in the Daytona 500.
    I am sure that there is more to this than we are hearing right now.

  • @sharon5468
    @sharon5468 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    They should have told Mike that they weren't going to let him race during their first conversation.

    • @fishhuntadventure
      @fishhuntadventure 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Exactly!
      Nascorp dropped the ball. It’s a management problem. It’s all a management problem.

  • @timgoulet9247
    @timgoulet9247 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Arca #31 ride is open for the ARCA Daytona 200 on FOX. In case that would help.

  • @MLMWarriors
    @MLMWarriors 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Shepard was 77 in NASCAR Xfinity

  • @CensoredFreedom615
    @CensoredFreedom615 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The arrogance of the sanctioning body to DQ a team before attempting to qualify is absurd.

  • @shawns57garage
    @shawns57garage 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    That’s NasCrap … but they will give a spot to F1 drivers … bullshit

    • @germanenglishengineer2054
      @germanenglishengineer2054 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Because they are racing. Mike hasn't been up to speed in a race for a while. This is like the Morgan Shepherd rule in New Hampshire 10 years ago. I remember Joey Logano was pissed off because Shepherd was too slow.

  • @michaelsellers7431
    @michaelsellers7431 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a shame, hope Mike considers running some local stuff with you! Maybe get him on Iracing with a beer in hand, that always works too.

  • @canadianattitudejordan2386
    @canadianattitudejordan2386 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ovechecin the capitals in hockey, unbelievable player. We can all do what we want! Maybe try ARCA. Show them all.

  • @mattfulmer4243
    @mattfulmer4243 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    NASCAR let James Hylton try to qualify for the 500 in 2007 when he was 70.

  • @markjuron8231
    @markjuron8231 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +45

    Another horrible NASCAR decision, something they are consistently excellent at, I wish Michael Jordan and FRB every success in their pursuit of reality.

    • @dennisb-trains23
      @dennisb-trains23 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      If he hasnt driven for years then hes no where near up to speed on the new equipment. It's likely a safety decision and business decision than a personal one.

    • @jeffbowling8891
      @jeffbowling8891 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Agree. Same

    • @markjuron8231
      @markjuron8231 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ he drove in 2020 at Indy is an excellent plate driver, but Helio gets a pass having never sat his ass in a cup car??? Makes sense to me🤷‍♂️

    • @dubbledub4588
      @dubbledub4588 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's not a horrible decision, it's one made about safety - even keeping Mike safe from himself, not to mention all the other competitors. You'd come to the same conclusion if you were a high-level NASCAR guy.

    • @markjuron8231
      @markjuron8231 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ sorry, many have driven at older ages while accomplishing far less than Mike, I would say Helio will be a far larger concern and weapon. It is all agenda’s and politics these days

  • @jaredkinneyjr
    @jaredkinneyjr 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mark Thompson is the oldest NASCAR driver to start the Daytona 500. He competed in the 2018 Daytona 500 at the age of 66, setting a record as the oldest driver to attempt the race. Thompson finished the race in 22nd place.

  • @davidbatdorf4170
    @davidbatdorf4170 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Sounds like discrimination

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's not discrimination It's a safety thing and the lack of experience. You're going to get f****** educated and understand he's 65 years old He's never driven the next gen And no it doesn't drive anything like the old cars what he's used to and he hasn't even raced anything really In over 5 years

  • @gregbenefield7658
    @gregbenefield7658 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Kenny nailed it. Motorcycle racing is the same way when you go inactive.

  • @mikes6264
    @mikes6264 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    My first nascar race was in 1973. This is the last straw
    Im fucking DONE !!!!

  • @artnascar9748
    @artnascar9748 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Let's get somebody to put brother Mike in a super late model somewhere. 💪🇺🇸💪

  • @BCanterbury42
    @BCanterbury42 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Two years ago, Jacque Villeneuve with very limited stock car experience was allowed to race in Daytona 500 who hadn’t started a NASCAR sanctioned race since 2012. “Inactive” is the stupidest excuse EVER! Elton Sawyer needs to be fired

  • @kimeagle4325
    @kimeagle4325 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Why is it ok for someone who has NEVER raced NASCAR before guaranteed a spot.. because it brings in more money🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @seanmurphy8649
    @seanmurphy8649 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Kenny you should take mikes spot in the Daytona 500

  • @staceydinger6820
    @staceydinger6820 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How disappointing for Mike, his family and fans. Please don't be embarrassed, Mike. Hang in there !

  • @michaelfrost1310
    @michaelfrost1310 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Would they deny Richard Petty if wanted to race in the Daytona 500???

    • @jmhkeys3279
      @jmhkeys3279 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh my god of course. You’re joking right? An 87 year old man that last raced 32 years ago? Hell no. Richard retired forever.

    • @michaelfrost1310
      @michaelfrost1310 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @ I was being facetious. Sorry. 🥸

    • @southysmototonysouthwell1779
      @southysmototonysouthwell1779 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Absolutely ridiculous, of course they wouldn't let him race.

  • @frednoles4107
    @frednoles4107 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    This says more about NASCAR than it does Mike Wallace. Mike is one of the best super speedway drivers on the circuit! Bad decision IMO.

  • @lindahassen7577
    @lindahassen7577 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Kenny let Mike know everything happens for a reason . There will be some kind of opportunity for Mike . I would love to see him have a television opportunity. 😊❤

  • @jonathanwoodard4879
    @jonathanwoodard4879 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    HEY WALLACE, bring Your Badass A Mod to longdale , Oklahoma

  • @hptubez21
    @hptubez21 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They didn’t disqualify someone who didn’t even get in the car. They deemed him “uneligible”

  • @adamtereska8734
    @adamtereska8734 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I remember in 2007 when James Hylton ALMOST made the Daytona 500, except the grommet for the clutch rod came apart and locked up his clutch (as per Hylton himself) with 4 laps to go. He was running 2nd until 4 laps to go. If that grommet didn't fail, he would have finished 2nd in the 125. That would have put him 4th or 6th in the 2007 Daytona 500 at 72.

  • @kurtfoulke5130
    @kurtfoulke5130 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why did it take a couple of weeks for the NASCAR Competition Director to hear about this ?

  • @The340king
    @The340king 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I remember when James Hilton ran after being out of NASCAR for years. I get part of why they might require some demonstration of ability, but we all know that it's going to come back to him quickly.

  • @samm8135
    @samm8135 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    If Dale JR had been inactive for 5+ years and wanted to race Daytona would He have gotten the same answer???....yeah... Let Him race NASCAR !!!

  • @joealtamuro
    @joealtamuro 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Elton Sawyer was a back marker when he used to run!!!

  • @traviswilson9721
    @traviswilson9721 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Kenny I hate it for Mike

  • @Mark-um7ey
    @Mark-um7ey 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Wtf Nascar! I understand the issue with a rookie but a veteran driver? If he shows the ability to be competitive and comfortable in the car and isn't a danger to others then let him run! Thanks nascar for proving to me it's all about the Benjamin. Corporate BS

  • @BrianJuneau
    @BrianJuneau 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Remember when DEI in NASCAR meant Dale Earnhardt Incorporated?

    • @PaperBanjo64
      @PaperBanjo64 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I do those were the good old days...Theresa shouldn't sued whoever come up with the leftist version.

  • @timcrawford7923
    @timcrawford7923 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am so sorry to hear the news about Mike stay positive maybe one of car owner can call and talk to NASCAR and maybe get this overturn where your brother can race the Daytona 500. Not sure if that would work

  • @terrybrown9206
    @terrybrown9206 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I am appalled by this. Mike should at least be able to run a truck race

    • @terrybrown9206
      @terrybrown9206 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know that he is still capable of racing in the truck series for 4 or 5 races a year

    • @terrybrown9206
      @terrybrown9206 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I know that some of the younger drivers are there because they bring money to the table and have a limited amount of experience

  • @thiswillprobhrt
    @thiswillprobhrt 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Superspeedways have always been a separate license standard from the other tracks. That on top of jumping right into cup and not having recent racing seat time gave NASCAR enough to say no. Not saying an agree perse, but I can understand it. Every other example I’ve seen people come up with of older drivers either had recent activity and/or were not running a superspeedway in Cup.
    But if he’s also not being given parameters on what he needs to do to get back on the grid, that’s total BS.

  • @tomreynolds5767
    @tomreynolds5767 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Grab that ride Herm, keep the Wallace name in the race.

  • @psinclairjr
    @psinclairjr 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They're letting Cody Ware race, but not Mike Wallace, let that sink in

  • @JoyceStrayhorn
    @JoyceStrayhorn 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Something more than that has to be something more to the story

  • @danielsoutherd
    @danielsoutherd 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They’re wrong if they think Mike couldn’t at least be safe out there. They also created this situation by not having any real form of testing, practice, or “speed weeks”.

    • @PaperBanjo64
      @PaperBanjo64 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep, bring practice back! Doesn't matter if fans watch or not it's not for us it's for the teams to get more time on track to fine tune car setups.

  • @tgator24
    @tgator24 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Raw deal for Mike. And to say he is DQ'd from any NASCAR race is a real raw deal. They should get him down there and let him prove his worth. Tell Mike to hold his head high. Nothing to be embarrassed about.

  • @Youknowme1238
    @Youknowme1238 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You know, if the reason or reasons Mike was given to be disqualified aren't in the nascar rule book, I'd be getting me a lawyer. Discrimination

  • @adamfrench8735
    @adamfrench8735 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love Mike no matter what ❤

  • @mattsams9325
    @mattsams9325 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wasn't Mike Wallace permanently suspended at one time for something he said...??! I vaguely remember something like that... Could this be a repercussion from that...

  • @irepairofpc31familykartrac51
    @irepairofpc31familykartrac51 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I bet if a large sponsor like Coca-Cola came in there wouldn’t even question.

  • @BCanterbury42
    @BCanterbury42 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wait Kenny, Helio Castroneves who has NEVER started a truck, busch or a cup race ever isn’t only approved but is automatically locked into the field. In 2022, Jacques Villeneuve who hadn’t attempted a cup race since 2012 was automatically approved to race in the Daytona 500. And just two years ago Travis Pastrana was allowed in the Daytona 500 when his last busch start was 9 years prior. I could go on and on with examples but this is absolutely BS

  • @ericmcelroy6970
    @ericmcelroy6970 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    More of Nascars B.S. my first thought was can you imagine what Mike Wallace running in some Truck Series races would do for their tv ratings. We know the man can drive.

  • @scottandrews4969
    @scottandrews4969 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    1 more reason why I haven't watch a Nascar race for 5-6 years. They lost their fan base.
    Mike wasn't bringing enough sponsor money
    How did Travis Pastrana get a chance 🤔

  • @shawnbrent1165
    @shawnbrent1165 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mike should be able to race he is a good driver.

  • @JasonDavinroy
    @JasonDavinroy 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Disappointed for Mike but they will allow people from other series who have never drove in NASCAR when he drove in 800? Mark Thompson was 66?

    • @johnhaas2523
      @johnhaas2523 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It doesn't have anything to do with if you're driven nascar it's about the size of the track

  • @philcavali4431
    @philcavali4431 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    SMART MODIFIED SERIES.... would love to see Mike Wallace in a SMART car...